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
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
An optional Track Pack ups the performance and macho persona with carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires (305/30R20 front, 315/30R20 rear), track-specific Magneride tuning, and a five-stage active traction control system straight out of the GTD.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This ups his career nominations tally to 18.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
This pick from New Balance’s Fresh Foam series ups the game with both stability and comfort.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But the change also ups the pressure on Meta to prevent personal or difficult conversations with the AI — for example, about a relationship, given how many people now use chatbots like therapists — from prompting potentially harmful content recommendations.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Megaphone in hand, Cardi B ups the volume at an Am I the Drama?
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
An optional Track Pack ups the performance and macho persona with carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires (305/30R20 front, 315/30R20 rear), track-specific Magneride tuning, and a five-stage active traction control system straight out of the GTD.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This ups his career nominations tally to 18.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
This pick from New Balance’s Fresh Foam series ups the game with both stability and comfort.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But the change also ups the pressure on Meta to prevent personal or difficult conversations with the AI — for example, about a relationship, given how many people now use chatbots like therapists — from prompting potentially harmful content recommendations.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Megaphone in hand, Cardi B ups the volume at an Am I the Drama?
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Recent advances in language processing allow computers to digest vast and rapidly expanding bodies of medical research.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of towns and cities will see a windfall in federal funding whether for fire house renovations, police training, boosts for museums or transportation projects.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The extraordinary overture, disclosed by Maxwell’s lawyer during her virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, raises further questions about accountability and transparency.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Grassley said the Arctic Frost timeline, starting with the FBI under Thibault in 2022 and expanding under Smith, raises questions about how aggressively federal investigators pursued Republican lawmakers and organizations while shielding the process from oversight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the market climbs higher, Americans’ retirement savings might look a little more plush than usual.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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And, the higher the credit card rate climbs, the more every swipe costs — not just today, but far into the future.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The film offers a sharp study of what drives so many to attempt near-impossible ascents, and why audiences can’t stop watching them in turn.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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