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

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

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

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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