up 1 of 4

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
Even more so in Bates’ home of Aroostook County, which swallows some 6,700 square miles way up near the Canadian border. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 That was a turning point in the game, considering Dallas was up by 33 points at the time of Nesmith's foul on Flagg. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Crushed Dreams Unfortunately, for those interested in an up-close and personal look at day-to-day operations, a golden ticket will not be offered for the foreseeable future. — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 Along with family-friendly activities, Scout Motors is providing an up-close look at its newest concept vehicles alongside several vintage Scouts from the original 1960s and 1970s production run. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
At the same time, Netflix faces rising competition from rivals such as HBO Max, Apple TV, Hulu and others that have upped their game. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 This baseball player upped his salary in the transfer portal. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 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
  • Along the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, a sweeping spiral staircase winds along the side of a white building, flowing upward toward the roof like a puff of smoke hanging in the air.
    — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This prompted the Federal Reserve to deliver its first rate hike since 2023, driving borrowing costs upward.
    — , CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of upward
Adjective
  • Ketamine can cause a slew of other side effects, including delirium, amnesia, increased salivation, abnormal eye movements, high blood pressure and potentially fatal breathing problems.
    — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The streamer has faced increased competition of late and slower growth.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • The yeast and bacteria in the starter don’t survive baking in meaningful numbers, so the finished bread doesn’t deliver live cultures to your gut.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs also captured the Big 12 regular-season title and finished runner-up in the Big 12 Tournament.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of finished
Adjective
  • Prior to the album’s release, Droney and country star Kelsea Ballerini became acquainted during her temporary residence in New York City.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • Kim Hong-Cheol, the South Korean military official, said leaving the dispute over the military demarcation line unresolved would increase the risk of accidental clashes because troops from both sides act on their own understanding of the line.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As rain chances increase overnight, the temperature will drop to 40 degrees.
    — Hali Smith October 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • According to the team, the coordination is important because pushing or lifting an object changes the forces acting on a humanoid’s body.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • What everyday movements reveal Standing from a chair requires a stable base, enough ankle and hip mobility to shift your weight forward, lower body and core strength to lift yourself, and balance to keep you steady.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of lift
Verb
  • A couple of sections in the shade, on the home sideline, rose a bit more than 3%.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But then shipping disruptions, rising fuel costs, and steep international tariffs made exporting increasingly difficult, prompting Yu to turn her attention to building a domestic market.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • The progress came roughly a year after the program received funding for its initial engineering, manufacturing and development phase.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members will measure their progress using the IUCN’s Red List and its Green Status of Species, the fund said.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of progress

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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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