as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.
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David Biller,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
For Lewis’s sculptures to succeed, their art wasn’t sufficient; they were expected to be more—proof of her humanity or monuments of collective uplift.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Verb
After praising Jackson, Taylor delivered an inspiring message about uplifting one another rather than tearing one another down in a complicated industry.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.
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David Biller,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Noun
Formed from the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion, the Grand Canyon remains one of America's natural treasures.
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Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
For Lewis’s sculptures to succeed, their art wasn’t sufficient; they were expected to be more—proof of her humanity or monuments of collective uplift.
—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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Ground your inspirations with practicality.
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Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.
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The strengthening of El Niño and record-high worldwide ocean temperatures could be amplifying the heat, too.
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Behind that score is a gradual strengthening of national cyber systems.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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