1
as in increasing
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 lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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3
as in rising
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 upping
Brands across the board are focusing on the US, upping their flagship boutique sizes and specs, and venturing further into the country after years of prioritizing slim slices of the coasts.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
The fest’s organizers are upping sticks and moving more than 200 miles south to join the British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester in 2027.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Charcoal gray commands higher offers too, upping them by $1,240, while sage green tops white by $1,035.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This is discouraging some LNG demand and upping that of coal.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The actress rocked a romantic look from McQueen's Fall 2025 collection, upping the ante with a dramatic train.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
On the back of the king's successful visit to the States, William and Kate are upping their game.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
The fest’s organizers are upping sticks and moving more than 200 miles south to join the British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester in 2027.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Charcoal gray commands higher offers too, upping them by $1,240, while sage green tops white by $1,035.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This is discouraging some LNG demand and upping that of coal.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The actress rocked a romantic look from McQueen's Fall 2025 collection, upping the ante with a dramatic train.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
On the back of the king's successful visit to the States, William and Kate are upping their game.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Beyond the road, Tesla has been upping production of robots for homes and businesses.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upping
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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Proponents say the workout’s minimal movements, like short sets of squats and lifting light weights, leave them with soreness but also increase their muscle.
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This mission will attempt to place a batch of CubeSats into orbit after lifting off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Practices are seeing rising amputations, and hospitalizations are surging.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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But a fresh start comes with plenty of new challenges — from rival ranchers and relentless cattle work to the unexpected trials of raising their teenage son, Carter (Finn Little).
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SpaceX went public in June, raising roughly $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
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Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family.
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Cooling your feet brings down overall body temperature, so chill a pair of socks in the fridge during the day and slip them on before climbing into bed.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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QuEra’s machines operate using neutral atoms that are held in a grid by lasers, so raising the qubit count is largely a matter of boosting the laser capacity.
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The squad has won four matches in a row, elevating it for the first time in four decades to the competition’s round of 16.
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Since the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903, the aerospace industry in particular has played a key role in elevating travel, commerce and defense, while helping to forge a national identity.
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“Upping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upping. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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