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adverb

Definition of upnext
as in upward

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up

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adjective

1
as in increased
being at a higher level than average the level of the lake is up this spring

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2
as in finished
brought or having come to an end okay, time is up

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3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience she's always up on the latest developments in fashion

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up

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verb

1
as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices

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

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

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up

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noun

as in rise

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Recent Examples of up
Adverb
The brand has also reported a spike in consumer reactivation, up 152 percent compared to last year, along with a 5 percent increase in year-to-date revenue growth. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Nine Americans had been evacuated, Pigott said, up from five on Friday. — David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
But this is no up-by-her-bootstraps story, says our reviewer. — Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 Clenney claimed to have thrown the knife at Obumseli from a distance of over 10 feet, but prosecutors say an autopsy revealed a puncture wound so deep it could only have been caused by an up-close and personal stabbing. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
This led him to create the Pupsicle, Woof's hero product that continues to gain popularity thanks to the engaging nature of its chewable build and refillable cavity that offers multiple ways to up your dog's nutrition. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Fourth Round - Lopez 10-9 (Lopez 40-36, Lopez) Lopez kind of coasting, but Romero is beginning to up his aggression. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
  1. upward
  2. increased
  3. finished
  4. acquainted
  5. increase
  6. lift
  7. rise
  8. progress
Adverb
  • For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The percentage of the population with a college degree had been trending upwards since 2015.
    — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of upward
Adjective
  • The company’s turnaround strategy, launched by new CEO Michael Fiddelke after former CEO Brian Cornell stepped down, includes store refreshes, increased staffing, and more aggressive pricing.
    — Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The embassy warned that increased British involvement would carry increased consequences.
    — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • According to the team, the launch of 3Dirigo X marks an ongoing research phase rather than a finished product.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • With that and, soon enough, the end of the Civil War, construction of the red-brick fort was halted; the half-finished building is what remains today.
    — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of finished
Adjective
  • While the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams know the thrill of national championships, our football fans are more acquainted with the highs-and-lows of an upstart contender and an uphill battle.
    — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • But the flood of money is also lifting stocks in tech, infrastructure, energy, and construction, delivering gains across generations.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Latest drone footage from CCTV shows rescue workers using lifting equipment in an attempt to restore and rebuild a road by the turbulent currents and in between the towering mountains.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of lift
Verb
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, waste is still piling up and resale’s environmental footprint is rising.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • The latest operation came a day after Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said progress in improving ties with Afghanistan hinged on actions and assurances from Kabul.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, neither Putin nor Sybiha cited specific reasons to expect progress; on the contrary, the Kremlin leader said Ukraine’s latest actions presented an obstacle.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of progress

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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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