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
Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 May 2025
Carlisle also has been intentional in trying to uplift the coaching profession.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Computershare said this uplift was thanks chiefly to a 6.6% increase at AstraZeneca.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Kering continues its annual tradition of uplifting first-time feature filmmakers with its Women in Motion Emerging Talent Award, which includes a €50,000 ($57,000 USD) grant towards the laureate’s second feature.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 May 2025
Carlisle also has been intentional in trying to uplift the coaching profession.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
The news is also a relief for consumers, who desperately need an uplift in mood, based on the findings of the University of Michigan’s latest survey.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Computershare said this uplift was thanks chiefly to a 6.6% increase at AstraZeneca.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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But the restrictions haven’t been lifted, causing intense displeasure inside the Trump administration and prompting a recent series of measures imposed on China, three administration officials told CNN last week.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Ukraine’s European allies have seen an increase in instances of sabotage, cyber incidents and arson attacks linked to Russia, an attempt by Moscow to put more pressure on Kyiv-friendly governments by trying to show their voters that supporting Kyiv comes with a cost.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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In 2019, the average annual increase was only 2.5 percent; but for the last two years, it's been more than 10 percent each year.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Watson elevated the black top and blue jeans formula with her styling, accessorizing with a pair of chunky black boots and dangling, shoulder-grazing earrings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Ali told Newsweek where the inspiration behind the post came from.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Drawing inspiration from a journey through the islands and coasts of the Mediterranean, main styles reinterpreted by Iacurci include new iterations of the Saturno design, compact cross-body options and an ample travel bag.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Homeowners whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by the fires that scorched the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities in January may qualify for up to $20,000 in mortgage relief.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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At the beginning of UCSD’s spring quarter this year, Angulo launched Rooted @ UCSD to encourage her peers to embrace nature and find solace in tending to house plants.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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If season three can even lean even further into the game to tell a different kind of story, there’s hope that everyone — viewers and characters alike — may find solace in the unknown.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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