as in lifts
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 encouragements
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as in increases
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Recent Examples of uplifts
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
For today’s banks, this means shifting focus from short-term returns to long-term resilience and financing industries that sustain communities, supporting inclusive economic growth, and designing technology that respects and uplifts its users.
—Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cole uplifts presence, flexibility, and grace as essential elements of new nourishing routines.
—Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
And so, hair care is a small act of dignity that uplifts people, Carbonari said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
For today’s banks, this means shifting focus from short-term returns to long-term resilience and financing industries that sustain communities, supporting inclusive economic growth, and designing technology that respects and uplifts its users.
—Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cole uplifts presence, flexibility, and grace as essential elements of new nourishing routines.
—Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
And so, hair care is a small act of dignity that uplifts people, Carbonari said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
Verb
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Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is beauty and ease when a man lifts another by the pelvis into the air before somersaulting the other man onto the ground.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This year, the plan is being adjusted so that increases will be larger than seen previously.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The port had been unloading aluminum ingots coming up the river from overseas suppliers, but recent tariff increases -- taxes on imports paid by the importer -- slowed that market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Lesnar, a win keeps the beast image intact and elevates him ahead in future feuds.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the hair, nails, and the glam gave us major inspirations, too.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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The answer isn't straightforward, so allow Entertainment Weekly to explain the limited series' inspirations.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Situated along Barbuda’s southwest coast, the project commits to ecologically sensitive development, renewable energy and community enhancements, aligning with Barbuda’s rich tradition of respecting nature.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Uplifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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