upping

verb

present participle of up
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 One is that, upping your contributions can make an enormous difference on your child’s future wealth. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 July 2026 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. — 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 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
  1. increasing
  2. lifting
  3. rising
  4. expanding
  5. raising
  6. climbing
  7. boosting
  8. elevating
Verb
  • Getty Images Major air-conditioning makers such as Japan’s Daikin are also trimming costs by increasing the use of aluminum.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Thanks to the design, all three elements are evenly separated upon exiting the barrel, improving firing accuracy and substantially increasing the probability of hitting small targets, reported TASS.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of increasing
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  • Angels lose to Rangers Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead Thursday night.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Brendan McDermid | Reuters Meta shares rallied on Friday, lifting their gains for the week to 15%, on pace for the best weekly performance since early 2024, as optimism builds around CEO Mark Zuckerberg's artificial intelligence strategy.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of lifting
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  • But the number started rising about a decade ago, with a particularly notable spike in 2018 and 2019.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • But interest in the nascent field is rising as companies notch up milestones, such as enabling people with degenerative conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to type or play video games using brain signals.
    — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of rising
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  • The 585-acre neighborhood contains 5 million square feet of office space, including 250,000 square feet of medical offices where John Muir Health has been expanding.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of expanding
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  • Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • If your diet is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, the cyclosporiasis outbreak spiking across the country may be raising concerns on what to eat.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Demand is climbing, with Electron flying a record 21 missions in 2025 at 100% success, up from 16 the year before.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Park in shade when possible, use a windshield sunshade, and when climbing back into a hot car, turn the air conditioning on with recirculation off.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of climbing
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  • Inspired by the effects of microneedling, natural Dermal Micro-points innovative collagen-boosting gel formula mimics some of the benefits of the procedure, without the needles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • How Quest keeps sugar low while boosting protein Quest built its reputation on the promise of low sugar and high protein, and the formula has held up.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of boosting
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  • Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • The sweet ruffle hem adds a stylish touch, instantly elevating your airport outfit.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of elevating

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