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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

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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
July alone produced a $431 billion deficit, up $140 billion from a year earlier. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Direct lending from private funds has become one of Wall Street’s favorite moves, and the high-interest loans offer hefty returns; the private market is worth about $2 trillion, up hugely from a decade ago. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Here, your favorite chart-toppers reveal the meaning behind their new project, break down their songwriting process, and offer an up-close glimpse at life backstage. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Visitors can spot brown bears, moose, muskoxen, and wood bison before taking a cruise for an up-close look at Portage Glacier, one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Grindr reported a 33% year-over-year jump in revenue in the second quarter and upped its guidance for the full year — results CEO George Arison said were proof his AI strategy is working. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Re-upping past points While adding opposition to LeVota’s commercial assessment caps, the motion also repeats earlier arguments against the residential tax credits. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 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
  • Panoramic lookouts and majestic oaks alternate as the trail winds its way upward.
    — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The small bookstore eventually grew into a distinctive London chain known for browsing-friendly stores, knowledgeable booksellers, and shelves intentionally tilted upwards to best catch the light.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of upward
Adjective
  • In Year 2, Bryant is playing at an increased tempo that comes with a greater understanding of the offense.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And while a prospective cohort of 168 first-trimester exposures found no increased risk of major birth defects or pregnancy loss, the sample is too small to be reassuring.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • Made of eco-friendly shipping containers, Pittsburgh's bright blue container house features four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms spread across three finished levels, as well as a rooftop deck.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Bluesign System Substances List (BSSL) outlines consumer safety limits for substances in finished textile products.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of finished
Adjective
  • 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
  • But that conflict quickly fizzles as both parents become acquainted with this robot, whose memories only extend to the information the couple provided.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • The kingdom has faced increasing attacks from the Houthis, who also declared a blockade on the al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea on July 20.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Nor would increased options out wide and a central defender, The Athletic revealing earlier this week that a couple of bids have been rejected for Norway international centre-back Henrik Falchener, 23, from that country’s Viking Stavanger.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Wednesday’s game pits French champions and Champions League winners PSG against Premier League side Villa, who lifted the Europa League courtesy of a 3-0 win over Freiburg.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • He was then lifted for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the seventh.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lift
Verb
  • But after the single-component shots came into use, infections there began to rise.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That was the evening Hilton, who rose to fame in the early 2000s as a celebrity gossip blogger, appeared to engage in self-harm during a livestream.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • Some of the landscaping group watched its progress from a tent near the South Farms barns, out of the hot summer sun.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The squad rebuild is still a work in progress until the summer window shuts on September 1.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of progress

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