BUMPED (UP) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

bumped (up)

verb

past tense of bump (up)

as in added (to)

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Swift, who was wearing a Chiefs tank top at Sunday night’s game, didn’t need to be well-versed in football to get pumped up when Kelce scored a touchdown.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
In turn, xAI merged with SpaceX, with each company being pumped up in the media by the highly visible (and increasingly wealthier) Musk.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pumped up

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During a July 27 Highfill Water and Sewer Committee meeting, Kahrl reported the number of active water meters in the city increased from 2,077 to 2,285 over 12 months.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
More recently, the evolution of AI has increased the ease with which these websites can be populated with content, eliminating the need to pay writers and automating the production of social media posts.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of increased

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Those views have been maximized throughout the home, thanks to walls of glass that surround just about every space, including the corner living room.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
At Sala Rattanakosin, the striking views of Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya are maximized at every turn, from the open walls of the lobby restaurant to the all-glass bathrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of maximized

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The vaccine augmented the monoclonal antibody treatment pembrolizumab in the Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial, reducing cancer recurrence or death by 42% compared with pembrolizumab alone.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Gradually, contributions from nuclear fission and solar-, water-, and wind-power have augmented our supply.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of augmented

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After a 14-point road win in Game 2, a 97-71 victory was emphatic and Atlanta have built up the kind of momentum that might just be unstoppable.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Levi’s — under Gass as well as her predecessor Chip Bergh — has built up a certain credibility and is getting the benefit of the doubt.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of built up

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