as in lifts
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 encouragements
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as in increases
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Recent Examples of uplifts
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Sherald’s work, meanwhile, uplifts the lives of everyday Black people.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Sherald’s work, meanwhile, uplifts the lives of everyday Black people.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
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The rescue echoes a famous scene in episode two of The Mandalorian when Grogu lifts a rampaging Mudhorn to save Djarin, which was already a homage to Yoda levitating the ship on Dagobah during the original trilogy.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The breath hold is believed to further raise vagal tone, which brings down stress hormones and lifts heart rate variability.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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These increases are long overdue, considering the outstanding work Florida Department of Corrections does every day.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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This suggests that enterprises are no longer satisfied with AI chatbots gently nudging increases in productivity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The festival helps support the museum’s capital campaign and elevates its exposure.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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Walk daily and pick up the pace Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day reduces abdominal fat, elevates calorie burn and improves cardiovascular health.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Designers are under pressure to create with limited time, tighter budgets, accelerated development calendars and fewer opportunities to travel and source new inspirations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Wilson cites Nolte as one of his primary inspirations as an actor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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For some, the sudden enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests, confiscations and criminal penalties.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The decision followed two hours of debate and multiple failed motions — including a proposal to lower police raises — as leaders attempted to balance equity concerns with budget constraints.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Anyone looking for lagoon enhancements a little sooner can watch for a smaller, separate restoration project coming from the Buena Vista Audubon Society.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The modernization of the space allows support for more than 500 soldiers, including spaces for male and female guard members, as well as enhancements for the changing needs of the guard’s different units.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Uplifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifts. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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