as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
And while the Fund 4 Good is not an explicit part of the concert film, Rodrigo’s work uplifting young women, onstage and off, is demonstrated throughout its run time.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The 40% incentive represents an 8% uplift on Ireland’s existing Section 481 film tax incentive, allowing producers across the board to claim back 32% of their spending on film, TV and animation, up to a cap of €125M ($138M).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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This goes a long way in uplifting communities that have long faced economic hardships due to historic injustices.
—Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
And while the Fund 4 Good is not an explicit part of the concert film, Rodrigo’s work uplifting young women, onstage and off, is demonstrated throughout its run time.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
The isostatic rebound describes the uplift that is associated with this redistribution of landmass through erosional processes, the lightening of the crustal load.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The 40% incentive represents an 8% uplift on Ireland’s existing Section 481 film tax incentive, allowing producers across the board to claim back 32% of their spending on film, TV and animation, up to a cap of €125M ($138M).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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On October 1st, GM reported a 60% year-over-year increase in EV sales during the third quarter of 2024, and the Equinox is leading the surge.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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All other groups will see a tax increase, with the middle 20% paying an extra $1,500 in taxes and the lowest-income 20% seeing their tax bill rise by almost $800.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The moment means that Penn has been elevated to president, and her staffers run to protect her.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yeah, so definitely some inspiration that comes from artists.DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a world of endless fashion inspiration and ever-changing trends, Emma Stone’s latest outfit just encouraged me to get back to basics.Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company has established an at-the-market equity program to sell up to US$250 million of common shares, raising gross proceeds of $138,476,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Lobby group Family Business UK said tens of thousands of family-run businesses and farms will be ruined by this change due to lower levels of inheritance tax relief.Marc Shoffman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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One Israeli official suggested that Netanyahu could look to end Israel’s offensive in Gaza early in Trump’s term as a way of handing the Republican a quick diplomatic victory amid relief over Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Find solace in talking to them about your hopes, dreams and worries.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Amid this emotional void, Stewart found solace in gardening—a passion that grew partly from necessity, as her family often struggled to put food on the table due to her father’s alcoholism.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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