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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
Wolverine has upped its marketing game in recent years with unexpected collaborations and partnerships.
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Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
That only upped the urgency and affected deeply how people are receiving the play.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 4 Nov. 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
Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
That only upped the urgency and affected deeply how people are receiving the play.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 4 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upped
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the most stringent sanctions on Damascus remain and cannot be fully lifted without congressional approval.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Trump lifted al-Sharaa's terrorist designation last week and has called for Congress to lift all sanctions on Syria, though some Republicans oppose a blanket repeal without safeguards.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The majority of the deportees, however, walked out of the reception center and climbed back onto the same buses that brought them from the airport.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pretty cut and dry on the surface, but how Colorado has climbed to the top of the standings might give some people pause about making that statement.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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One Beijing site, which expanded by nearly 50% since 2020, is involved in the production of the vaunted DF-26 medium-range ballistic missile, according to the China Aerospace Studies Institute.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Butterfly World expanded to include two aviaries for tropical birds and an interactive lorikeet encounter area.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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While much emphasis has been placed on how important the trades are for the work force, adult education programs faced a federal funding freeze, albeit briefly, this summer that raised concerns about the future of vocational schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Taking a glance at global markets overnight, Asia-Pacific markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains after AMD’s third-quarter earnings beat lifted artificial intelligence stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The figure rose to a record high of 55 percent in 2022 and 2023.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year, organizers had an onsite medical staff boosted by a nursing station sponsored by Cheer Home Care.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the air traffic controllers at work, deliveries of food and coffee from flight attendants and a pilot association boosted morale this week.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Why shouldn’t any ordinary, everyday object be elevated from functional to gallery-worthy?—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Refinery issues in the Great Lakes and West Coast have kept prices elevated, and gasoline inventory data from the government showed another large weekly drop in supplies, which has temporarily propped up prices.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Upped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upped. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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