upthrusted

verb

past tense of upthrust
as in climbed
to move or extend upward an upthrusting seamount

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrusted
  1. climbed
  2. rose
  3. ascended
  4. soared
  5. lifted
  6. upped
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  • Branch library program attendance rose 10% in fiscal 2026 compared with the previous year, while attendance at research libraries increased 6%; overall visits climbed 2% and 4%, respectively, across all ages according to data provided by NYPL.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Gunther climbed to the top rope, and Aldis hit a superplex to lefel the playing field.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of climbed
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  • The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • By Michael Sasso, Bloomberg Prices of existing homes rose in 80% of US metropolitan areas in the second quarter, as home values pick up pace after several months of weakness.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rose
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  • On a relatively short runway, the plane roared to life and gradually ascended to about 1,000 feet.
    — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Fitzpatrick ascended to the role after serving as the State Treasurer and House budget chair.
    — Jack Harvel July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of ascended
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  • Use of QACs soared during the Covid-19 pandemic as frightened masses sanitized themselves and nearly everything else in sight.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In neighboring Croatia, tourists in Dubrovnik sought refuge in shade and avoided beaches during the hottest hours of the day as temperatures soared along the Adriatic coast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of soared
Verb
  • Brooks Lee's two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After the leap and slap, Yan stood straight up with his feet together and lifted both arms over his head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifted
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  • Led by the defence, who went in hard and firm on Chelsea’s attackers, Tottenham upped the intensity against their London rivals.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Other big tech companies, including Alphabet and Amazon, have also dramatically upped capex targets because of AI.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of upped
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