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
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
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
Anything topped with a gummy worm automatically ups the fun and whimsy factor.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 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.
—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
Verb
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
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
Anything topped with a gummy worm automatically ups the fun and whimsy factor.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 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
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 ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The top lifts off and converts into a pendant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Players can’t put pen to paper until the moratorium lifts just after noon on July 6.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Recent advances in Meta’s multimodal reasoning model, Muse Spark , also helped launch premium subscriptions , including Meta OnePlus and Meta One Premium.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Scorpio moon meeting Jupiter boosts your happy feelings.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Encumbered by antlers up to four feet tall and forty pounds in weight, a bull raises its immense jaws, antlers tilted toward his spine, and races through the woods until reaching safer ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, per the CDC, and the risk climbs sharply after menopause.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Storms move in Tuesday evening with a marginal threat — 1 on a scale of 5 — for the metro, but the threat climbs to an enhanced level — 3 on a scale of 5 — for the northwestern corner of the state.—
Lisa Meadows,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Both Andrews and Gelu Sherpa used supplemental oxygen during their record-setting ascents.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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