1
as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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2
as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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as in climbed
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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Recent Examples of upped
Pharmaceutical brands and fast-food/casual dining restaurants upped their spend, as the former category continues to invest in TV despite the occasional rumblings of Beltway mischief.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most of those covering the stock maintained a buy-equivalent rating on the stock, while some firms such as Barclays and JPMorgan upped their price target.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Now with the advent of AI and the use of deepfake technology and voice cloning technology, scammers have upped the stakes.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the college football season, bet365 has upped its bonus bet offer to $200 from $150.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The state of Missouri doesn’t have legislation on cold plunges, according to Porter, but the health department upped the water temperature from 50 degrees to 70 for safety reasons.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
The company, which also makes Hell’s Kitchen for Fox and Floor is Lava for Netflix, has upped Tim Dix to VP, Development.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
But unlike Dugger, Jennings has upped his play in recent weeks.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The change comes months after the board of Africa’s largest bank by assets upped its retirement age for its executive branch from 60 to 63.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most of those covering the stock maintained a buy-equivalent rating on the stock, while some firms such as Barclays and JPMorgan upped their price target.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Now with the advent of AI and the use of deepfake technology and voice cloning technology, scammers have upped the stakes.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the college football season, bet365 has upped its bonus bet offer to $200 from $150.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The state of Missouri doesn’t have legislation on cold plunges, according to Porter, but the health department upped the water temperature from 50 degrees to 70 for safety reasons.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
The company, which also makes Hell’s Kitchen for Fox and Floor is Lava for Netflix, has upped Tim Dix to VP, Development.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
But unlike Dugger, Jennings has upped his play in recent weeks.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The change comes months after the board of Africa’s largest bank by assets upped its retirement age for its executive branch from 60 to 63.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upped
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That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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The country’s Home Affairs Minister resigned, and the government lifted the social-media ban the day after.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite a curfew announced by authorities, anger erupted as the death toll rose.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Silksong just passed up yesterday’s 562,000 concurrent Steam playercount record, a stunning number for a $20 indie game, though obviously boosted by its mythological status after seven years of waiting from fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was later elevated to the permanent position.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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These are low by historical standards, but elevated from the 3% range from 2022 that was the lowest since the 1970s.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Upped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upped. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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