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

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

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

Tripling the mission count automatically ups the rerideability level of Smugglers Run. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 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