pumped up

verb

Definition of pumped upnext
past tense of pump up
1
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance

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2
as in increased
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 Synonyms for pumped up
  1. thrilled
  2. increased
  3. excited
  4. expanded
  5. accelerated
  6. augmented
  7. raised
Verb
  • Former receiver Marlon Williams, who played for the Knights from 2017-20, was thrilled about Milton’s return.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even though the findings still have to undergo peer review, scientists are thrilled with the new work.
    Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrilled
Verb
  • Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
Verb
  • Recently, it was announced that the title would be re-released on colorful vinyl in early 2025, and that reveal surely excited those who still love the rockers.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Presumably, the writers were excited by the general existence of a national maple syrup reserve and decided to leave behind the facts — documented in Netflix’s Dirty Money — in favor of a more conventional and also more limited variation on the bumbling small-town heist genre.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of excited
Verb
  • The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But, for Yankees fans of a certain age, consider making these part of a memorabilia array, augmented by baseball cards or other related collectibles.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raised
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