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
Try mixing in a spoonful of yogurt to sweeten your oatmeal while upping the protein content.
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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
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
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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
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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Even before her election, tensions were rising between the two neighbors.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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From the transistor pioneers of the 1950s to the dense GPU networks of today, computing’s pace is climbing an exponential curve.—
Chelsea Haney
October 30,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The monkey was also seen climbing a pole and atop the store's displays as people tried to coax it back to its owner.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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 3 Nov. 2025.
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