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
Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Focus on self-care and seek support from those who uplift you this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Melissa Noel, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
Born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, NJ, the son of a former enslaved person who became a minister and a mother who was a teacher, Robeson was reared in an atmosphere of educational uplift and religious devotion.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, some shrooms can help raise serotonin levels, a shift that can uplift and elevate your emotions [1].
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Focus on self-care and seek support from those who uplift you this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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To delve deeper into this multi-year initiative, ESSENCE sat down with StoryCorps CEO Sandra Clark to learn more about the project's mission uplift and celebrate Black stories nationwide.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
Born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, NJ, the son of a former enslaved person who became a minister and a mother who was a teacher, Robeson was reared in an atmosphere of educational uplift and religious devotion.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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Lobo, who won the AP female athlete of the year award after lifting UConn to its first national championship, was on the court for the launch of the WNBA two years later.Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond driver action, the tool includes a pry bar for opening lids, lifting nails, serving as a box cutter and more.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fletcher's encouragement comes from her own journey.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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With their encouragement, begin to build the courage to confront and release the patterns that no longer serve your growth.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Now, silver is also elevating even the most elegant manicures with just a few simple steps!Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Each has elevated and expanded that music for more than half a century, on recordings and concert stages alike.George Varga, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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As Joy ascends to the heavens, the new star becomes visible throughout history, providing inspiration to World War II Manchester, Hillary and Tenzing ascending Everest in 1953, and former companion Ruby Sunday in the present day.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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This recent project introduces fans to her more artistic side, and re-introduces herself to the simplicity of early inspirations.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Still, several recent studies have raised troubling warning signs.Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Going forward, ConocoPhillips raised production guidance for Q4 to 1.99 million to 2.03 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rob Karr, president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said the ruling will provide tangible relief to Illinois families, which their survey shows are in favor of the law.Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Reactions on social media ran the gamut from disbelief to relief to anger.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Marsh, then 22, decided to up sticks and move to a traditional English cottage in Oxford to find solace and reset her life following the end of the relationship.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Henley has found solace in an unexpected place — atop the very horse that was involved in her father’s tragic death.Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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