1
as in increasing
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 lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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as in rising
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 upping
Six Flags’ corporate creative producer Clayton Lawrence says post-merger, the company pinpointed upping the family appeal at Magic Mountain as among its first orders of business.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
And yet Russia is upping its attack on Ukraine.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
As Los Angeles prepares to host a number of high-profile sporting events in the coming years, Bornman says upping the number of personnel is critical.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
After Zale broke the scoreless tie just over five minutes into the second half, Rafacz added two goals in a span of just over two minutes to bust it open, upping her season total to 17.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
For others still chasing results, upping spending — without substantively addressing AI strategy, governance, workforce capabilities and cross-functional collaboration — burns cash, impairs competitiveness and erodes morale.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That all sounds like a pretty good complement to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, basically keeping the elements that worked with Emmitt Finnie in that spot but upping the finishing ability.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
That Just Keeps Getting Better A clutch of new restaurants and hideaways is upping the ante.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
And yet Russia is upping its attack on Ukraine.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
As Los Angeles prepares to host a number of high-profile sporting events in the coming years, Bornman says upping the number of personnel is critical.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
After Zale broke the scoreless tie just over five minutes into the second half, Rafacz added two goals in a span of just over two minutes to bust it open, upping her season total to 17.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
For others still chasing results, upping spending — without substantively addressing AI strategy, governance, workforce capabilities and cross-functional collaboration — burns cash, impairs competitiveness and erodes morale.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That all sounds like a pretty good complement to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, basically keeping the elements that worked with Emmitt Finnie in that spot but upping the finishing ability.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
That Just Keeps Getting Better A clutch of new restaurants and hideaways is upping the ante.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
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As an increasing number of American communities – more than 4,000 and counting – have fallen victim to mass shootings since 2016, survivors increasingly say their path to healing is one that may never be complete.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Immediately after signing this MoU, the US will begin lifting its maritime blockade, and will bring shipping to full capacity within a maximum of 30 days.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Councilman Bobby Wilson calls that way too high, especially with utility bills rising and the Pittsburgh Public School board proposing a tax increase of its own.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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During that time, Stricklin zeroed in on two potential Billy Napier replacements — one of which was a rising SEC star who was also linked to other top job openings including Auburn and Penn State.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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While Londontown seeks a corporate manager for its rapidly-expanding surveillance regime, Palantir continues to bully its way to good business.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Those insights are raising important questions about how these tools should be used and where their limitations lie.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Could the depletion prompt a market panic, raising prices even higher?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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While the image of the girl-villain, Samara, feral and wet, climbing out of a television, is the lingering horrifying image in our cultural imagination, Lisowski adeptly points to the more violent horrors of the story.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Leadership development is changing fast, and the expectations for leaders are climbing even faster.—
Lavinia Mehedintu,
Big Think,
11 Dec. 2025
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South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the United States, has hundreds of clinics, and influencers boosting them, that attract thousands of patients every year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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As the restaurant evolved — eventually elevating its experience and moving downtown — so did its beverage program.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Hot temperatures and wind gusts are elevating wildfire risks in parts of Southwest Idaho and the south-central part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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