ups 1 of 2

verb

Definition of upsnext
present tense third-person singular of up
1
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices

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Relevance

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2
as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position upped the catboat's sail

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3
as in rises
to move or extend upward the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills

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ups

2 of 2

noun

plural of up
as in advances

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
  1. increases
  2. lifts
  3. rises
  4. raises
  5. climbs
  6. expands
  7. elevates
  8. ascends
Verb
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
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  • Their motivation for themselves lifts the organization and influences others around them.
    Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Kendrick also stars as Sheryl, a struggling LA actress who is persuaded to go on The Dating Game by friends, and her typically winsome, spunky performance—and able direction— lifts Woman of the Hour to the next level.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.
    Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.
    Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of rises
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  • From a business view, a new administration raises many questions.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The center raises $80,000 of its $120,000 annual budget through grants, donations, and sponsorships; the remaining $40,000 comes in via an annual Forest Service payment.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of raises
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  • Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of climbs
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  • Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Another area to watch in 2025 is whether the FDA expands the label on Zepbound, which would allow the obesity drug to be prescribed as a treatment for other conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea and cutting heart failure risks .
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of expands
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  • True partner marketing requires unique positioning that elevates the partnership to more than the sum of its parts.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Why Year-End Feedback Matters The end of the year is a natural time for reflection, but feedback elevates that reflection into actionable growth.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevates
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  • The journey ascends to the summit of Gornergrat offers stunning 360° views of the pyramidal Matterhorn Mountain and over 30 towering 4,000-meter peaks.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Crosby returns to the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time in more than half a century as Ultimate Christmas ascends.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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