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
Seven minutes later, the Jets (22-25-7) were ahead for good, stunning the Panthers and upping the stakes of what was already a crucial final pre-Olympics week for Florida.
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Adam Beasley, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Curate was among the existing investors upping their stake.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The theme across his X activity was trolling Johnson while big-upping Perez and himself.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But, as Sportico has previously written, upping per-user spending isn’t simple for video games.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The organization has a goal of upping that reach to 200 million people by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Perry, again upping his game in the absence of teammate Skyy Clark, made four 3-pointers, shot 7 for 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.
—Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Check your levels before taking a supplement or upping your dosage, and note that levels drop in the winter since sunlight is what our body needs to make vitamin D.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Both had expressed interest in re-upping after Bellinger put together a splendid debut season in the Bronx, but the team and the free agent haven’t been able to hammer out a deal yet.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Adam Beasley, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Curate was among the existing investors upping their stake.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The theme across his X activity was trolling Johnson while big-upping Perez and himself.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But, as Sportico has previously written, upping per-user spending isn’t simple for video games.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The organization has a goal of upping that reach to 200 million people by 2030.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Perry, again upping his game in the absence of teammate Skyy Clark, made four 3-pointers, shot 7 for 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.
—Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Check your levels before taking a supplement or upping your dosage, and note that levels drop in the winter since sunlight is what our body needs to make vitamin D.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Both had expressed interest in re-upping after Bellinger put together a splendid debut season in the Bronx, but the team and the free agent haven’t been able to hammer out a deal yet.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Skorniakov worked with him on axels using a harness and a pole, bracing and lifting as his son spun in the straps.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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But Beshear hasn’t turned Trump-bashing into a 24/7 vocation, or a weight-lifting contest where the winner is the critic wielding the heaviest bludgeon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Kumar is one of millions of residents in the Indian capital suffering sporadic water shortages due to rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River that last week forced six of the city’s nine major water plants to shut down.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cycles, which last about 11 years, mark periods of rising and falling solar activity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Friday's breakthrough came amid a major rally for the Dow, with the index climbing more than 1,200 points in the session.—
Alex Harring,Nick Wells,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, first-time buyers now make up just 21% of the market, with the median age of a first-time buyer climbing to 40 .—
Lucas Bogardus,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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When consumed in reasonable amounts, artichokes can offer health benefits, such as protecting your liver, boosting heart health, regulating blood sugar levels, and more.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Pats and Seahawks aren’t quite the draw of the Eagles and Chiefs, but Nielsen’s new measurement system has been boosting TV ratings across sports over the past six months, so put me down for a record 128 million (or more), especially considering the global appeal of Bad Bunny.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In reality, the agency is elevating scientific rigor and economic reality over feel-good motivated reasoning.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Drawing on her training, Santana performed lifesaving measures, including elevating legs to improve blood flow to the heart.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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