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
Cincinnati took calls on Hendrickson before the year began and was looking for a first-round pick before eventually calming things down by upping the edge-rusher's 2025 salary to $29 million.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hornets succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-105, upping their losing streak to three games on the heels of a trio of spirited outings to begin the 2025-26 campaign.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
In response to market growth, showrooms across Shanghai, which underpin the city’s fashion week, are upping their jewelry games.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The Wave has already evolved considerably over the years via two major updates, upping its total tool count from 16 to 18, adding an implement locking system, and gaining tougher, more versatile pliers.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Down 82-65 entering the fourth, Boston got to within 10 with six minutes remaining while upping its defensive pressure.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Try mixing in a spoonful of yogurt to sweeten your oatmeal while upping the protein content.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Iran is upping efforts to roll out solar power projects nationwide, the latest developing nation to turn to the sun in an effort to address power shortages and shore up energy security.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Those subtle changes can have big ripple effects across the globe's climate, with the cycle at times upping the chances for rain, drought, hurricanes and other chaos.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hornets succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-105, upping their losing streak to three games on the heels of a trio of spirited outings to begin the 2025-26 campaign.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
In response to market growth, showrooms across Shanghai, which underpin the city’s fashion week, are upping their jewelry games.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The Wave has already evolved considerably over the years via two major updates, upping its total tool count from 16 to 18, adding an implement locking system, and gaining tougher, more versatile pliers.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Down 82-65 entering the fourth, Boston got to within 10 with six minutes remaining while upping its defensive pressure.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Try mixing in a spoonful of yogurt to sweeten your oatmeal while upping the protein content.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Iran is upping efforts to roll out solar power projects nationwide, the latest developing nation to turn to the sun in an effort to address power shortages and shore up energy security.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Those subtle changes can have big ripple effects across the globe's climate, with the cycle at times upping the chances for rain, drought, hurricanes and other chaos.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The military is striking the boats at the same time the administration is applying increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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His ability to handle all this now, the rising fame and the expectation to be the best, is because his dad taught him how to always find his center.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even in states like Texas, which opted not to expand its Medicaid program and continued to rely on counties to care for many of its uninsured, rising health care costs are straining local budgets.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The series is already becoming an obsession among Apple TV subscribers, quickly climbing up the streamer's top TV charts.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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In addition to executing the oxygen facial, McLeod-Valentine delivered the earliest iteration of his now-signature facial massage, meant to lymphatically drain the face to emphasize a client’s facial structure while boosting skin radiance and hydration before a major red carpet appearance.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chia Seed Pudding With Berries Make this rich in protein and extra creamy by combining 3 tablespoons of omega-3-boosting chia seeds with one-half cup of unsweetened soy milk, and one-fourth cup of plain Greek yogurt to get some probiotic benefits.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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The responsibility of elevating figure skating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two of his followers were the parents of Kim Il Sung, and Cheng tracks how a family’s faith and American proselytizing became the roots of Kimilsungism, the ideology elevating the rulers of North Korea to a nearly deified state of veneration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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