bumps (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bump (up)
as in ratchets (up)

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  1. increases
  2. maximizes
  3. builds up
  4. pumps up
  5. augments
  6. ups
  7. accelerates
  8. compounds
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  • Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Julia Taliesin, an economic analyst and licensed insurance agent at the comparison site Insurify, says the same rule applies broadly across the industry, and that buying right after booking maximizes eligibility for time-sensitive add-ons.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of maximizes
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  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of builds up
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  • The Brilliance adjustment reduces highlights and pumps up shadows simultaneously, which can help an image look more balanced (similar to an HDR effect).
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • An available $14,600 titanium exhaust system from the supplier Akrapovič pumps up the volume.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Definition of pumps up
Verb
  • This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Definition of augments
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  • But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • That only ups the stakes for the matchup between the two Group A teams at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday at noon.
    — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of ups
Verb
  • That’s especially important for farmers because nitrogen fertilizers serve as a key nutrient for crops that accelerates growth and enhances yields during harvest, Sumner added.
    — Chase Hunter, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Chinese equipment manufacturer Zoomlion has unveiled five new-energy technology achievements spanning construction, mining, and agricultural machinery, as the company accelerates its shift toward low-emission heavy equipment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • From ultra-modern waterfront compounds to stylish city apartments, here’s a look inside the tennis legend’s real estate empire.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Superstar veterans who had accumulated wealth from winning Super Bowls and all the endorsement money that compounds in a major market invited Reese into their sanctum.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of compounds
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