uplifts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of uplift
as in lifts
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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uplifts

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noun

plural of uplift
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as in encouragements

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as in increases

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Recent Examples of uplifts
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 Venus will also be in harmony with lucky Jupiter, which uplifts the energetic atmosphere with joy, charm and possibility. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Many of the books the platform uplifts belong to commercial genres, such as romance and romantasy. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Show donors the real people, cultures, youth and communities their support uplifts. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Senior second baseman MaKayla Van Vossen, a DePaul recruit who returned to that position after playing shortstop earlier in the season, said Beals uplifts teammates. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Everyone supports and uplifts each other. — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Sherald’s work, meanwhile, uplifts the lives of everyday Black people. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
  1. lifts
  2. encouragements
  3. increases
  4. elevates
  5. inspirations
  6. enhancements
  7. raises
  8. consolations
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  • Raymond James lifts Macom to outperform from market perform Raymond James says buy the dip.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The lid can be opened with one hand from either side or lifts off completely with two, and a shoulder strap is included for carrying.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    — Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of encouragements
Noun
  • The government also promised 15,000 additional places in higher education, introduced across the next two years, and increases in student grants linked to inflation from the start of the next academic year.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Government bond investors want cuts to public spending, less borrowing and business-friendly measures aimed at boosting growth, such as reversing some of the payroll tax increases introduced under Reeves.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • That production is the wrinkle that elevates Seventhirty’s lyrics from modern dating podcast material to pure melodrama.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside the mainline collection, a premium NY block pack elevates an archival jogging suit from the ‘80s for the contemporary moment.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevates
Noun
  • With Chromebooks in dire need of a refresh, Google drew on many inspirations to create Googlebooks, the most prominent being the Android mobile operating system and Apple's approach to laptop design.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a gleaming hospital and a string of new downtown spots to supplement The Bar, the beloved dive that was supposedly among the inspirations for the Patch Café in the TV series Landman, which is set here.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspirations
Noun
  • With these enhancements, Apple is also expanding the tool’s language support beyond English to include French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In some of the advertisements during this election cycle, AI was used for aesthetic enhancements, such as improving image quality or dramatizing events in the candidate’s life.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Verb
  • That raises practical questions about safety and accessibility, along with concerns about jobs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, deadly Russian attacks continue, as Ukraine raises concerns about cracks in support from the US.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of raises
Noun
  • But the consolations of art do not depend on achievement, and that might be Kingsolver’s most direct riposte to her critics.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Alejo listens carefully, occasionally offering a tissue or murmuring consolations.
    — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
Definition of consolations

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