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
Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Courtesy of the City of Orlando Overall, the leafy memorial’s open-space concept uplifts and seems to point skyward toward the ineffable.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Verb
Mukuba says this is just the beginning, with plans for more events aimed at uplifting and inspiring young people throughout the Philadelphia area.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Courtesy of the City of Orlando Overall, the leafy memorial’s open-space concept uplifts and seems to point skyward toward the ineffable.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
Obsession achieved outstanding uplift this weekend by far the best hold of the top titles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The hospital was initially placed on lockdown, but that order was lifted several hours later as police began clearing the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.—
Savanah F.S. Bray,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Ground your inspirations with practicality.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Ouchi recommends constant physical strengthening, specifically weight lifting.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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After adding my hair growth favorites to your cart, check out more of the brand's strengthening and growth-boosting formulas.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But recently, public health officials have raised alarms about a component of the leaf called 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, an alkaloid that has the potential for abuse and addiction in high doses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.—
Bobby Finger
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Get on-demand temperature relief -- anytime, anywhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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