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
Erica Sloan, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hitting menopause before 45 means spending additional years with less bone-protecting estrogen in your system, which ups your risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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
Verb
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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If El-Sayed advances with Piker's support, the party will face continued pressure to engage with him, some analysts predict.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon boosts your confidence in authenticity.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The wider 256-bit memory interface also boosts memory bandwidth, which will improve overall performance.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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