Synonyms of ups

ups 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of up

1

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• boosts
• expands
• accelerates
• augments
• raises
• multiplies
• extends
• stokes
• swells
• enhances
• adds (to)
• hypes
• enlarges
• compounds
• escalates
• maximizes
• reinforces
• amplifies
• intensifies
• builds up
• strengthens
• spikes
• supersizes
• jumps
• aggrandizes
• supplements
• pumps up
• booms
• stretches
• heightens
• inflates
• lengthens
• bumps (up)
• prolongs
• elongates
• skyrockets
• draws out
• complements
• develops
• dilates
• blows up
• distends
• ratchets (up)
• protracts
• magnifies
• accumulates
• rachets (up)
• collects
• amasses
• beefs (up)
• fleshes (out)
• parlays
• follows up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• lowers
• subtracts (from)
• lessens
• diminishes
• dwindles
• downsizes
• shortens
• abates
• contracts
• curtails
• abbreviates
• compresses
• minifies
• condenses
• de-escalates
• abridges
• constricts
• cuts back
• retrenches

2

as in lifts

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

upped the catboat's sail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifts
• raises
• elevates
• uplifts
• boosts
• heightens
• hikes
• heaves
• hoists
• cranes
• perks (up)
• rises
• upholds
• takes up
• hefts
• picks up
• ascends
• mounts
• jacks (up)
• upraises
• rears
• upends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• lowers
• falls
• dips
• slips
• plunges
• descends
• presses
• pushes
• bears
• depresses
• pitches
• sinks
• submerges

3

as in rises

to move or extend upward

the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rises
• climbs
• ascends
• soars
• lifts
• slopes
• mounts
• thrusts
• upturns
• surges
• arises
• aspires
• tilts
• towers
• uprises
• inclines
• upthrusts
• tops
• uprears
• tips
• uplifts
• leans
• raises
• boosts
• elevates
• crests
• scales
• balloons
• zooms
• surmounts
• takes off
• upheaves
• blasts off
• lists
• slants
• cants
• upraises
• reclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falls (off)
• dips
• drops
• declines
• plunges
• descends
• slides
• dives
• sinks
• plummets
• nose-dives

ups

2 of 2

noun

plural of up

as in advances

Related Words

• advances
• ascents
• exaltations
• rises
• aggrandizements
• progresses
• headways
• primes
• flowers
• heydays

Dissimilar Words

• downs
• falls
• declines
• ruins
• breakdowns
• descents
• downfalls
• demises
• crashes
• collapses
• burnouts
• disappointments
• setbacks
• meltdowns
• flameouts
• comedowns
• reversals
• dégringolades
• defeats
• undoings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ups

Verb

Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease — and midlife hormonal changes increase the chances of developing insulin resistance, which massively ups the chances of developing diabetes. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026

That approach ups the stakes along with the body count, and gives James the opportunity to dig into his character’s fraying psyche. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026

The comeback ups Mars’s count to three simultaneous appearances on the main albums ranking. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

This month marks the second release of this partnership, and this new whisky, also aged for 16 years, ups the maturation program to a total of five different cask types. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

And the president keeps pushing the SAVE America Act, which ups ID requirements for voting. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The Raen sunglasses feature a unique hexagonal shape that ups the style quotient from generic round frames. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

That only ups the stakes for the matchup between the two Group A teams at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday at noon. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 June 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. — 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

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