as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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as in encouragements
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as in increases
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Recent Examples of uplifts
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
What has meant the most to me is how the Festival continues to build community — one that not only celebrates artistic excellence but actively uplifts underrepresented voices and filmmakers who challenge the status quo.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
What has meant the most to me is how the Festival continues to build community — one that not only celebrates artistic excellence but actively uplifts underrepresented voices and filmmakers who challenge the status quo.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
Verb
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Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first half of May stays relatively busy, but the pressure gradually lifts.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Faced with increases in insurance premiums, many households wind up relocating, the Dallas Fed report found.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The New Space Age Artemis II may not have landed on the moon, but inspirations from the cosmos landed in the hands of watchmakers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The menu is playful and draws from a number of inspirations, but Texas remains the center of its universe.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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City officials highlighted upgrades to the arena, infrastructure enhancements and a large union workforce.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other general fund reductions include eliminating more than $945,000 in county contracts, about $850,000 in extra help budgets, roughly $660,000 in salary allocations, about $635,000 in revenue enhancements and about $575,000 in service and supply costs.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uplifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifts. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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