1
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
Soundbars are an unobtrusive and affordable way to pump up the volume, and Sony's HT-S2000 is a great deal at this price.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
The 15-year veteran pumped up what felt like a home crowd before clobbering Stafford on a third-and-9.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But what that means in raw dollar amounts has shifted dramatically since 2018 — not because individuals’ wages have gone up that much, but because the influx of high-paying tech jobs, coupled with inflation, has pumped up the regionwide average for earnings.
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
This isn’t just a postseason phenomenon as Mets fans–many of whom may have already been fans of Latin Pop music–have pumped up the volume after key wins throughout the regular season.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
The 15-year veteran pumped up what felt like a home crowd before clobbering Stafford on a third-and-9.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But what that means in raw dollar amounts has shifted dramatically since 2018 — not because individuals’ wages have gone up that much, but because the influx of high-paying tech jobs, coupled with inflation, has pumped up the regionwide average for earnings.
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
This isn’t just a postseason phenomenon as Mets fans–many of whom may have already been fans of Latin Pop music–have pumped up the volume after key wins throughout the regular season.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump up
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But advocates for congestion pricing were thrilled with the judge’s decision.Tracey Tully, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jacqueline was thrilled Nicole planned to shine a spotlight on these heroes.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests high levels can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and arrhythmias, while also raising blood pressure.Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cost of goods sold increased to $46.7 million from $40.3 million, with the Auction and Liquidation segment contributing significantly to this rise.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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This month is about rediscovering your heart’s desires and what truly excites you in love.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre? That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account The emergence of cloud-native architectures further accelerated this transformation.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Almost all traditional pundits got the outcome wrong, and the subsequent audience exodus from legacy media to podcasts, YouTube, and other alternative sources has accelerated.Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Despite not being electrified, Ram has included a 2.4-kW on-board inverter with 2 120V outlets in the bed to power tools or other gear.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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This is how to anchor your kitchen thinking so those spices' endless capabilities are able to electrify your recipes.Scott Hocker, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Getty Images India’s inflation declined for a second straight month year on year, coming in just below expectations at 5.22% in December, boosting the case for prospective interest rate cuts.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court’s early indications boosted the shares of companies behind rival platforms, but shares of Oracle, which hosts U.S. TikTok data, tanked 5% Friday.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The planets and zodiac signs each carry meanings, which are augmented by their relations to each other on a horoscope.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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New and existing funding opportunities from the U.S. National Science Foundation can especially augment Tech Hub resources to ensure workforce needs are met and that opportunity is maximized.Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Pump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump%20up. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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