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
Rance Collins, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Raghav Sahgal, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Untold centuries of tectonic movement and geological uplift have created vineyard land facing in every possible direction.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner became politically charged as its speakers and honorees used their platforms to uplift and rally the LGBTQ+ community.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
This includes $300 million in capex savings, $350 million in opex reductions and $144 million in revenue uplift.
—Raghav Sahgal, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Untold centuries of tectonic movement and geological uplift have created vineyard land facing in every possible direction.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Firefighters had to call in a crane to lift the dump truck off the Ford Ranger.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The obliging royalty would lift their hems and give the crowd a glimpse of their sneakers and cowboy boots.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those responses were the encouragement Mez needed.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Putin, of course, needs no encouragement in this department.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak above 9% in June 2022, the Federal Reserve wants to drive the annual rate of price increases to 2%, a goal that remains elusive.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the past two elections, however, Chicago voters elevated amateurs to the mayor’s office, with no management experience and minor political histories.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Hundred Lie on your back with your legs lifted into tabletop position, your head and shoulders elevated off the floor, and both arms reaching forward, parallel to the floor.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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From his early struggles adapting to life in America to becoming a sought-after entrepreneur and impact ambassador, Yemane’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and inspiration.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes inspiration strikes in the most unexpected of places.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tim Cook Sally Shin | CNBC Technology stocks declined Tuesday, erasing earlier gains after a broad market relief rally faded.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Car buyers should prepare for the bitterness of these tariff policies before expecting any sweet relief in the market any time soon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Evolutionarily, seeking help allowed individuals to form alliances and find solace in community support; this, in turn, helped in managing the stress of partner loss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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One fan who appears in the clip recalled finding solace in Metallica’s music while growing up in civil war.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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