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
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
Ever since Cavallari began weight training five years ago, she’s been focused on upping her protein intake.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 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.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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
Ever since Cavallari began weight training five years ago, she’s been focused on upping her protein intake.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 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
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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But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.
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After all, Spain has failed to advance beyond the round of 16 since lifting the World Cup in 2010, winning just three games during that run.
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.
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From Sunday school to public school In recent years, Texas leaders have broadly eliminated studies of racial and cultural diversity while expanding the schools’ abilities to introduce Christianity to students.
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The company is also expanding its Customer Acceleration Program, which allows enterprises to evaluate humanoid robots and prepare for large-scale deployment.
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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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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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