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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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
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
West Ada projects enrollment drop, ups superintendent salary In West Ada, the district has been seeing drops in kindergarten enrollment for the past several years, and is projecting this year will be no different.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
That ups the pressure on the Patriots to get a deal done with one of their cornerstone players.
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Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Tripling the mission count automatically ups the rerideability level of Smugglers Run.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
But pollen also messes with sleep, ups the risk of sinus infections, causes people to miss school and work, and can pose more serious dangers.
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Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
The Max model ups the suction to 2,000 Pa and 100 minutes of battery life.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Silver Nova ups Silversea’s suite categories, with a whopping 15 choices.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
While triple-ups on Manchester City players and a double-up on the Chelsea attack seem obvious, there are some closer 50-50 calls for managers on wildcard.
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Holly Shand,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Men's sweatshirts, pullovers and zip-ups A soft sweatshirt, pullover or zip-up is essential for layering a sporty-casual look, and these picks from Harley-Davidson, Banana Republic and more are must-haves for anyone looking to bulk up their cozy basics.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
That only ups the stakes for the matchup between the two Group A teams at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday at noon.
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Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
West Ada projects enrollment drop, ups superintendent salary In West Ada, the district has been seeing drops in kindergarten enrollment for the past several years, and is projecting this year will be no different.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
That ups the pressure on the Patriots to get a deal done with one of their cornerstone players.
—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Tripling the mission count automatically ups the rerideability level of Smugglers Run.
—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.
—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
But pollen also messes with sleep, ups the risk of sinus infections, causes people to miss school and work, and can pose more serious dangers.
—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
The Max model ups the suction to 2,000 Pa and 100 minutes of battery life.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Silver Nova ups Silversea’s suite categories, with a whopping 15 choices.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Across the river in Mexico, men hawk rides in their dusty pick-ups, on horseback or by donkey, to take tourists three-quarters of a mile up a dirt road.
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Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
While triple-ups on Manchester City players and a double-up on the Chelsea attack seem obvious, there are some closer 50-50 calls for managers on wildcard.
—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Men's sweatshirts, pullovers and zip-ups A soft sweatshirt, pullover or zip-up is essential for layering a sporty-casual look, and these picks from Harley-Davidson, Banana Republic and more are must-haves for anyone looking to bulk up their cozy basics.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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Move east and the wind softens, the fog lifts earlier, the temperature rises a degree per mile.
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Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
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And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
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Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026.
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Successes against Russia boost Ukrainian morale On the front line in eastern Ukraine, where Russia’s war of attrition has made slow and costly advances since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has deployed cutting-edge drone technology to keep the enemy pinned down.
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These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
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The Cleveland Clinic says drinking lemon water in the morning boosts your vitamin C and antioxidant intake.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says recess is an important part of the school day for children and boosts learning.
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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Before Crowley was ousted, the city’s top financial analyst pushed back on her budget-cutting narrative, saying that spending on the Fire Department actually went up during that budget year — in large part because of a package of firefighter raises.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Matt Damon climbs into a Trojan horse for a bit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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