1
as in increases
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 lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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3
as in rises
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 ups
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Throw in the background of the South in post-World War II and that ups the segregation and racial divide.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
This black-and-white style ups the sophistication factor and balances out sugary pastel tones.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
An optional Track Pack ups the performance and macho persona with carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires (305/30R20 front, 315/30R20 rear), track-specific Magneride tuning, and a five-stage active traction control system straight out of the GTD.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This ups his career nominations tally to 18.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
This pick from New Balance’s Fresh Foam series ups the game with both stability and comfort.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But the change also ups the pressure on Meta to prevent personal or difficult conversations with the AI — for example, about a relationship, given how many people now use chatbots like therapists — from prompting potentially harmful content recommendations.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
That ups the pressure heading into Thursday's free skate, which makes up the other half of their overall score.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Throw in the background of the South in post-World War II and that ups the segregation and racial divide.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
This black-and-white style ups the sophistication factor and balances out sugary pastel tones.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
An optional Track Pack ups the performance and macho persona with carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires (305/30R20 front, 315/30R20 rear), track-specific Magneride tuning, and a five-stage active traction control system straight out of the GTD.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This ups his career nominations tally to 18.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
This pick from New Balance’s Fresh Foam series ups the game with both stability and comfort.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But the change also ups the pressure on Meta to prevent personal or difficult conversations with the AI — for example, about a relationship, given how many people now use chatbots like therapists — from prompting potentially harmful content recommendations.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
Verb
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After the fog lifts this morning, skies across the area will stay cloudy to mostly cloudy.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The House bill, and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 594, which passed on Wednesday, lifts that restriction.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Studies show that at 35 mph, the risk of severe or fatal injury for a pedestrian rises to more than 50%, compared with less than 20% at 25 mph.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When inflation rises, wages often increase, but whether workers or owners actually gain depends on who can better adjust.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Scientific advances and cutting-edge technologies are reshaping how rare diseases are diagnosed and treated, bringing new hope to millions of patients and families.—
Washington Post Live,
Washington Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gene editing developments at Colossal have also led to advances in fighting chytrid fungus, which is killing amphibians including frogs and salamanders in Australia – a potential fresh water threat that could spread globally.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The new models show that rotation significantly boosts the mixing power of these waves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Getting enough fiber boosts digestive health, stabilizes blood sugar, and lowers the risk of certain chronic conditions.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As more than 10 nations in Europe are participating in the F-35 program, this raises concerns related to Trump’s tariff-heavy diplomacy.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Austin climbs through the 80s this week The heat doesn't arrive all at once in Austin.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every year, global cancer incidence climbs, especially in low- and middle-income countries where infrastructure, screening, and access to treatment lag behind need.—
Gilberto Lopes,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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The film offers a sharp study of what drives so many to attempt near-impossible ascents, and why audiences can’t stop watching them in turn.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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