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
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
In addition, amid political turmoil and just weeks after the devastating L.A. wildfires, voters may be drawn to the movie that uplifts them the most.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
James Horncastle, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Just don’t expect feel-good uplift as these two men join forces to document the cruelty.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
In this time of so much negative news in our country and around the world, the Sun’s interesting story and photos were uplifting.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
In addition, amid political turmoil and just weeks after the devastating L.A. wildfires, voters may be drawn to the movie that uplifts them the most.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
No one has contributed more to this uplift than Atalanta’s coach, Gian Piero Gasperini.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Just don’t expect feel-good uplift as these two men join forces to document the cruelty.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Those two should also help lift the club’s dismal infield defense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Seek encouragement from trusted colleagues, mentors or family members. 4.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the summer of 2004, Kevin Barnes was in need of some encouragement.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their expertise drives significant profit growth and revenue increase as well as U.S. expansion.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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If European election results last year - which saw an 18% increase in 16–34-year-olds voting for the AfD - are a barometer, the rise nationally among the same group could form a significant part of the AfD’s likely climb into second place.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Eyewear is a key accessory that can complete and elevate any look.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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The songwriter and producer community have always had my heart and being in a position to advocate for them every day and elevate their careers is a dream come true.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Many of the character’s silhouettes also took inspiration from Christian Dior’s work in the 1950s, combining romanticism with classic couture structure.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Bonaire cabin kit caught our eye for its modern, rectangular shape that takes inspiration from vacation resort cabins.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Costco raised membership prices in September 2024 for the first time since 2017.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The late actress first met Reubens in the 1970s after joining the sketch comedy troupe the Groundlings, based in Los Angeles, where she was born and raised, per Extra.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The program, which went into effect on January 5, created a $9 toll for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak traffic hours and $2.25 overnight to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, known as the congestion relief zone.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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For decades, both parties have used that maneuver to push major domestic policy legislation through Congress — including tax cuts, health care policy changes and economic relief packages — over the opposition of the minority party.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alvarez has often confided in Lindor, Starling Marte and has found solace in the fact that Mark Vientos has experienced the same waves right alongside him.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Her brother’s misguided support leads them down dark paths, while Alex finds solace in theatre.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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