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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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
That has upped the intensity at training camp this week, Pulisic said.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
These price hikes mark the second time in less than a year that Sony Interactive Entertainment has upped the cost of its gaming hardware, the first being back in August 2025.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
By the end of May, the company had asked for more and the state upped its offer to $24 billion.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Investors upped bets that Western central banks — until recently on a rate-cutting cycle — would instead increase borrowing costs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields returned to rising and upped the pressure on financial markets worldwide.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
So a loss to the 43-27 Rockets, with the ante upped against the 53-18 Spurs, a team that has won 20 of its past 22, now with the league’s second-best record.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Pint-sized point guard Kadir Rackley, who starred in the Trojans’ semifinal win against Lake Howell, dribbled into the lane for a floater that upped the margin to 12-3.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
These price hikes mark the second time in less than a year that Sony Interactive Entertainment has upped the cost of its gaming hardware, the first being back in August 2025.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
By the end of May, the company had asked for more and the state upped its offer to $24 billion.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Investors upped bets that Western central banks — until recently on a rate-cutting cycle — would instead increase borrowing costs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields returned to rising and upped the pressure on financial markets worldwide.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
So a loss to the 43-27 Rockets, with the ante upped against the 53-18 Spurs, a team that has won 20 of its past 22, now with the league’s second-best record.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Pint-sized point guard Kadir Rackley, who starred in the Trojans’ semifinal win against Lake Howell, dribbled into the lane for a floater that upped the margin to 12-3.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upped
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Laying on his side in the crease, the goalie lifted his left pad to stop Dahlin's shot from the slot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tatum played the entire fourth quarter for the second straight game, his minutes limit seemingly lifted.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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China sulfur prices, including cost and freight, climbed by about 13% from early March to $621 per tonne as of March 26, according to S&P Global Platts.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The average cost of unleaded gas has climbed more than a dollar in the month since the war began.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Back in 2017, as FIU expanded, many students were crossing Southwest Eighth Street to get to and from campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This time, there were more events scheduled − 3,300 versus 2,700 − and larger crowds reported in some places, boosted in part by opposition to the war in Iran.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Featuring the dynamic duo of vitamin C and retinol, boosted by the power of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and salicylic acid, along with soothing organic aloe vera, squalane, hyaluronic acid, MSM and rose hip oil to rejuvenate, nourish and target uneven skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Riquier Oil prices popped back above $100 March 24, keeping gas prices elevated on doubts the détente in the Middle East will hold.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dinner in Carrick goes elevated at The Oarsman, a modern Irish standout, or cozier at The Red Bank, where local produce meets a candlelit garden setting.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Upped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upped. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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