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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour
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Recent Examples of pump up
Like The Rock, though, everything’s more pumped up in this flick, from dangerous snowmen who show up in a submarine/ice cream truck (no, really) to Nick’s brother Krampus (Kristofer Hivju), a muscular fellow with his own satanic sleigh.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Chefs have been screaming about this forever, but unfortunately for a very long time, only certain areas were pumped up.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Tesla reported strong earnings yesterday and CEO Elon Musk continued to pump up his fans.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Chefs have been screaming about this forever, but unfortunately for a very long time, only certain areas were pumped up.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Tesla reported strong earnings yesterday and CEO Elon Musk continued to pump up his fans.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Updated for a new era, the show succeeded on its glorious score that Coleman made speak in sometimes unexpected but always thrilling ways.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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My cousin was thrilled with the incredible support from the fans and is deeply grateful for Christian’s generosity.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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During Trump’s first term, the Education Department enacted new regulations for the Borrower Defense to Repayment program that imposed new limits and restrictions for relief, and increased the burden of proof for applicants.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Crohn’s can also increase your risk for developing anemia, blood clots, and colon cancer, per Cleveland Clinic.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Plant the seeds for your next chapter by building relationships, learning new technologies, or testing ideas that excite you.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Fans have been excited for this matchup since Jim was hired by the Chargers.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to hear this story A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process.Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Going forward, the brand is debuting its first candle, handbags and is looking to expand the accessories category.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The car is accelerating its transformation from simply a people-mover into a third space—a place for relaxation.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cities are getting more crowded and traffic is getting more intense, while at the same time, our transportation choices are getting electrified.William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The tour showcased her ability to seamlessly blend introspective storytelling with electrifying live performances, resonating with audiences of all ages.Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Other safe options Pelinka could be looking into is acquiring role players on mid-sized contracts, ideally looking to boost their production defensively and add depth behind the team's star leaders LeBron James and Anthony Davis.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Details won’t be known for a while, but the news boosted Chinese stocks.Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This is why technology companies are trying to leverage AI as a means to potentially augment the healthcare workforce.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Its rider's pedaling power is relayed to the back wheel via a 3 x 8 drivetrain, and is augmented by a 250W hub motor which produces 60 Nm (44 lb ft) of torque.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Pump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump%20up. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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