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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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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
In the run-up to the elections, Russia upped pressure on its ally by slapping import bans on Armenian products, including fresh fruit, flowers and spirits.
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Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In April, the company upped its guidance for capital expenditures for the year to as high as $190 billion from $185 billion.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
So Michel upped the ante this season as Phillips became a captain and moved to shortstop.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Better than expected prize money from the Premier League, alongside improving profits from player sales, have upped that relevant income figure.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Madonna upped the glamour in a statement diamond necklace.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Mater Dei upped the lead to 3-0, scoring twice in the third.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
However, the brand has upped its fashion game in the past five years, injecting modern flair into classic tennis attire.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Ukraine has upped its use of long-range drones to target energy and military facilities deep in Russia.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 May 2026
Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In April, the company upped its guidance for capital expenditures for the year to as high as $190 billion from $185 billion.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
So Michel upped the ante this season as Phillips became a captain and moved to shortstop.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Better than expected prize money from the Premier League, alongside improving profits from player sales, have upped that relevant income figure.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Madonna upped the glamour in a statement diamond necklace.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Mater Dei upped the lead to 3-0, scoring twice in the third.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
However, the brand has upped its fashion game in the past five years, injecting modern flair into classic tennis attire.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Ukraine has upped its use of long-range drones to target energy and military facilities deep in Russia.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upped
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The Red Sea fest and market held in city of Jeddah, on the Red Sea’s eastern shore, was established in 2019, with its inaugural edition taking place in 2020, two years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Both drivers climbed from their cars and walked to an ambulance for a trip to the track's infield care center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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In Guilford County, jails in Greensboro and High Point have climbed from holding 973 to 1,140.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Anthropic expanded the effort to include 150 organizations in more than 15 countries.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Lenny, who was born and raised on Maui, caught his first wave at Cove Park in Kihei at age four, was windsurfing by age six, and was tackling giant waves in his teens.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Filings show that between January and March, Schmidt raised about $177,000.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Not only that, but USC rose to that level in a still-unfinished stadium, without anything resembling the NIL firepower that other college baseball teams, particularly in the SEC and ACC, are wielding.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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In total, Fort Worth ISD’s number of graduates who met CCMR criteria rose from 3,772 during the 2022-23 school year to just over 4,000 for the 2023-24 school year.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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This boosted overall national growth even as stock prices for key corporations involved would tumble by 70% or more in the coming decade.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Dinner service is prompt and attentive in either venue, but is notably elevated at the chef’s table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Long before artificial intelligence became a household name, Californians elevated the world’s most famous sentient robot — or rather the actor who played it — to the state’s highest office.—
Kate Andrews,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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“Upped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upped. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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