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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3
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
Brands across the board are focusing on the US, upping their flagship boutique sizes and specs, and venturing further into the country after years of prioritizing slim slices of the coasts.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
The fest’s organizers are upping sticks and moving more than 200 miles south to join the British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester in 2027.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Charcoal gray commands higher offers too, upping them by $1,240, while sage green tops white by $1,035.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This is discouraging some LNG demand and upping that of coal.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The actress rocked a romantic look from McQueen's Fall 2025 collection, upping the ante with a dramatic train.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
On the back of the king's successful visit to the States, William and Kate are upping their game.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
The fest’s organizers are upping sticks and moving more than 200 miles south to join the British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester in 2027.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Charcoal gray commands higher offers too, upping them by $1,240, while sage green tops white by $1,035.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This is discouraging some LNG demand and upping that of coal.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The actress rocked a romantic look from McQueen's Fall 2025 collection, upping the ante with a dramatic train.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
On the back of the king's successful visit to the States, William and Kate are upping their game.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
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By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Sonic made the biggest jump of any brand in the survey, climbing from 73 to 77 after adding more affordable menu items.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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QuEra’s machines operate using neutral atoms that are held in a grid by lasers, so raising the qubit count is largely a matter of boosting the laser capacity.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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