upping

present participle of up
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Recent Examples of upping 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 With far less high-end talent than previous iterations, these new-look Celtics hope to accentuate their strengths and mask their weaknesses by pushing the pace on offense and upping the aggressiveness on defense. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 But the Buffs need quality minutes from Malone, Dak and Rancik, who all focused on upping their games this offseason. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025 No surprise, then, that this is a fairly respectful rendition, upping the spectacle but staying true to the somberness of Shelley’s cautionary tale. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025 That’s generally the same advice experts give today, although Darabant suggested upping the walk to five days per week. Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 Eagan lost two fumbles and threw an interception upping its season turnover total to 18. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
Verb
  • The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The former Blaugrana standout scored twice in the 2022 final as well as netting his penalty in the shootout on his way to lifting soccer’s most prestigious trophy.
    Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even before her election, tensions were rising between the two neighbors.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But as time went on, the family faced the challenges of everyday expenses and the rising cost of raising multiple children.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.
    Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The market has become a competition of numbers, THC percentages climbing like stock tickers, potency sold as prestige.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.
    Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ahead of the Venice festival, Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Alfonso Cuaron and Jonathan Glazer boarded The Voice of Hind Rajab as executive producers, boosting the film’s profile and debut.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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