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
The company upped its capital expenditures outlook to between $70 billion and $72 billion, up from $66 billion to $72 billion.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Advertisement On Wednesday, an early look at rates for next year showed insurers upped rates in federal plans by about 30% and state plans by about 17%.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Former Nat Geo exec Staudt was upped last year and now oversees all of the channels, FAST, AVOD and SVOD services at Blue Ant.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Among the new shows, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, upped its tally to $962,332 from just under $900,000 the prior week, as the show jumped to seven performances from six.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
And both on and off the field this season, Reid has noticeably upped her style game.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The Gar Man undeniably upped our game, our profile, our whole tempo.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s why Mazzulla upped the intensity at training camp.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The royal upped the glamour by way of her accessories, including satin flats, a pearl necklace and a sparkly clutch.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Advertisement On Wednesday, an early look at rates for next year showed insurers upped rates in federal plans by about 30% and state plans by about 17%.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Former Nat Geo exec Staudt was upped last year and now oversees all of the channels, FAST, AVOD and SVOD services at Blue Ant.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Among the new shows, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, upped its tally to $962,332 from just under $900,000 the prior week, as the show jumped to seven performances from six.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
And both on and off the field this season, Reid has noticeably upped her style game.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The Gar Man undeniably upped our game, our profile, our whole tempo.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s why Mazzulla upped the intensity at training camp.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The royal upped the glamour by way of her accessories, including satin flats, a pearl necklace and a sparkly clutch.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upped
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Just as the group’s base as increased to more than 100 people, its gatherings have evolved too beyond BTS visits to the Met.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since the governor announced the proposal in August, the measure has only increased in popularity among Democrats — receiving support from former President Barack Obama and others.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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The year the ban lifted, Trier became the country’s national champion, specializing in rugged stunts using infrastructure like rails and stairs.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Then finally, in 2023, the bans were lifted.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The manager and infielder, who climbed the same baseball ladder from the Gulf Coast League to Game 7, held for an eternity.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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For firms with 10 to 199 workers, the average family premium climbed to $26,054 in 2025 from $16,977 in 2020, according to a recent KFF report.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the social media star has expanded her participation in her hobby tenfold.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, if these expanded incentives come through, the Stage 32 program could mean that there’s a ready-to-go crew base in Florida for when production does ramp up again.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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Political leaders and many social media users raised questions about the effectiveness of flood preparations.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Biden then raised this handout to $130.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Regular exercise has eased her joint pain, boosted her energy and helped protect her bone health through menopause.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cooler-than-expected inflation data boosted investor optimism that the Fed will keep cutting rates to help the economy.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gabe Kapler was elevated to general manager of the Miami Marlins on Monday.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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While posing for photos, the couple’s joint monochrome moment both complemented and elevated their respective looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Upped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upped. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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