UPLIFT Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

uplift 1 of 2

verb

(ˌ)əp-ˈlift

Definition of uplift

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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uplift

2 of 2

noun

as in encouragement

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as in increase

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Recent Examples of uplift

Verb

The base incentive rate for qualifying film and television projects is 5% to 25% depending on in-state spend (a minimum of $250,000), with uplifts possible. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 The documentary, directed by Sean Kafer, will examine how Mayes engages with communities across the city as a violence-prevention specialist working to uplift the city. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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Productions that film at least half of their days and spend at least $10 million in qualified compensation in 10 or more states also could qualify for an additional uplift. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 According to the study, the resulting uplift would have created steep terrain and high ground that could be intensely eroded over long periods. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uplift

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift

Verb

Low clouds that developed overnight gradually lifted and scattered, allowing more sunshine and temperatures to climb into the lower 90s.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Colorado Sports Betting Laws and Timeline When the federal ban on sports betting was lifted, Colorado was among the first to act.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of lift

Noun

Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
After encouragement from the coaches, Koerber improved his personal best by three minutes at his next race, Brown said.

— Donald Fountain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

The third such increase went into effect this month, but this time there was no such rush.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Where a sneaker or flat might’ve kept the outfit in the casual realm, the trendy pump silhouette elevated the ensemble a notch.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The agency will also hike the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, elevating the taxable income limit from $184,500 to $192,300.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevate

Noun

The decision to set that tone staggering through all 10 minutes of the extended cut might scan as raw inspiration, placing Spacemen 3 on a narrow band from La Monte Young and Terry Riley to some brilliant dro)))ne future.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
The Italian painter, one of his favorites, had drawn inspiration from the city’s vast squares, long arcades and unusual arrangements of light and shadow.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspiration

Noun

The rebuttal is that much of this outlay has been wasteful, blown on poor recruitment choices while other areas badly in need of strengthening have been neglected.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
During the call, the two presidents also emphasized the continuation and strengthening of bilateral and strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, according to the Iranian state news agency's readout.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of strengthening

Verb

Japan has also raised concern over China's gradual escalation of its military activity around remote Japanese islands in the Pacific Ocean.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Still, Converse’s sales hemorrhage raises fair questions about whether this is more than a cyclical decline.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of raise

Noun

The news outlets asked Kelly to grant them temporary relief and restore their journalists' access to the White House, which the judge agreed to do late last month.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Applications to refinance a home loan have been hit hardest by higher rates, as a shrinking pool of borrowers can now find much relief.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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