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
This centers on pivoting from unisex collections to separate fits and codes for women’s and menswear, overall upping the fashion content of Pangaia’s unfussy proposition.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Larry Johnson totaled 20 points to propel McNeese to a 75-68 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday night, upping the Cowboys' winning streak to six.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Now a Westin now, the property includes a modern tower, upping the original room count of 75 to 791.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The pudding mix is used as a soak for the cake mix, upping the moisture and chocolate flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
That said, upping your protein intake in general may make for all around better periods.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
Creative Artists Agency has made six key promotions, upping staff to agent or executive roles inside the company in divisions like motion picture talent and sports broadcasting.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
All of this comes on the heels of the FBI upping its reward for information on Guthrie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
Arlington Heights and towns in Northwest Indiana are upping their game for a stadium deal with the Chicago Bears.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Larry Johnson totaled 20 points to propel McNeese to a 75-68 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday night, upping the Cowboys' winning streak to six.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Now a Westin now, the property includes a modern tower, upping the original room count of 75 to 791.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The pudding mix is used as a soak for the cake mix, upping the moisture and chocolate flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
That said, upping your protein intake in general may make for all around better periods.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
Creative Artists Agency has made six key promotions, upping staff to agent or executive roles inside the company in divisions like motion picture talent and sports broadcasting.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
All of this comes on the heels of the FBI upping its reward for information on Guthrie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
Arlington Heights and towns in Northwest Indiana are upping their game for a stadium deal with the Chicago Bears.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
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Throughout these years, Ma began to feel an increasing sense of remorse at his complicity in this system, which sparked deeper soul-searching around his identity as a Muslim, and what that meant within Chinese society.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Beef prices have been increasing since the beginning of the decade.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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All those paramedics and EMTs, lifting her from one gurney to another, into and out of an ambulance, onto and off a plane.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead, bringing a lightweight carry-on backpack as a personal item reduces lifting strain by splitting the weight while still maximizing storage.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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These aircraft are capable of operating from naval ships, enhancing Tokyo’s tactical flexibility amid rising tensions with Beijing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Friends of the Parks and Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois had hoped to force the removal of the new steel-and-glass arena rising within the colonnades of the 1924 stadium.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In his closing remarks at the congress, Kim doubled down on expanding the nation’s nuclear arsenal.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company currently has 282 active customers and are expanding each day.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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While more than one-third of that backlog is now being released, a handful of states — including California, Illinois, Minnesota and Colorado — are being left out, raising new concerns that the administration is playing politics with critical emergency assistance, the sources said.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Claire Egan is opening up about some sobering health news in hopes of raising awareness.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Andrew was photographed climbing a tree on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will then quickly rebound on Tuesday, climbing to near 60 degrees.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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If China is to meet its ambitious growth targets, Beijing will need to shift spending from industrial subsidies, which are creating deflationary pressures, to boosting the social safety net.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lowe’s acquisitions focus on pro customers Last year, Lowe’s made two major acquisitions aimed at boosting the company’s pro sales amid slow DIY demand.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Casetta Group, known for elevating boutique hotels, acquired Casa Cody in 2017 and renovated the property in 2020—updating the rooms while maintaining the unique charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that oral glutathione supplementation was effective in elevating reserve levels of GSH in the body which impacted immune function and levels of oxidative stress.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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