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
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
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
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
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
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
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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According to this law, heat always flows from a hotter to a cooler object, which in turn increases that cooler object’s entropy.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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When the drug haze occasionally lifts, Susie follows the bizarre serial killings of homeless opioid addicts in Los Angeles and fights with her father, attorney for Dick Sickler, whose pharmaceutical firm is largely responsible for the nation’s drug epidemic.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
23 Apr. 2026
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When demand rises, so will supply, advocates say, and the economies of scale will kick in and help lower upfront prices.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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As war burns across England, an army of commoners rises to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival, led by Garfield’s protagonist.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The law also required advances in aviation technology to be included in the annual transportation work program.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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In fact, someone older might give you advice that ultimately boosts your income or helps you in a practical or financial way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Environmental health researchers increasingly recommend that people use HEPA air purifiers in their homes to lower their exposure to particulate matter, but few studies have examined whether using them boosts mental function.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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This raises the odds of flight cancellations and schedule cuts, spelling trouble for the summer travel season.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lyrids will appear to emanate from the radiant in the Lyra constellation, which rises in the northwest and climbs higher in the sky toward the early morning hours.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For households with children, the number climbs to a staggering 73%.—
Jennifer Jones Austin,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 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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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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