ups 1 of 2

verb

Definition of upsnext
present tense third-person singular of up
1
as in increases
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 lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position upped the catboat's sail

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3
as in rises
to move or extend upward the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills

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ups

2 of 2

noun

plural of up
as in advances

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Recent Examples of ups
Verb
The relatively new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center ups the onboard wellness game, emphasizing a holistic approach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 The number who made a suicide plan (which ups the risk of attempting suicide) also fell from 18% in 2021 to 12% in 2025. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease — and midlife hormonal changes increase the chances of developing insulin resistance, which massively ups the chances of developing diabetes. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026 That approach ups the stakes along with the body count, and gives James the opportunity to dig into his character’s fraying psyche. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 The comeback ups Mars’s count to three simultaneous appearances on the main albums ranking. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This month marks the second release of this partnership, and this new whisky, also aged for 16 years, ups the maturation program to a total of five different cask types. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 And the president keeps pushing the SAVE America Act, which ups ID requirements for voting. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 The Raen sunglasses feature a unique hexagonal shape that ups the style quotient from generic round frames. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Noun
Across the river in Mexico, men hawk rides in their dusty pick-ups, on horseback or by donkey, to take tourists three-quarters of a mile up a dirt road. — Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 While triple-ups on Manchester City players and a double-up on the Chelsea attack seem obvious, there are some closer 50-50 calls for managers on wildcard. — Holly Shand, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Men's sweatshirts, pullovers and zip-ups A soft sweatshirt, pullover or zip-up is essential for layering a sporty-casual look, and these picks from Harley-Davidson, Banana Republic and more are must-haves for anyone looking to bulk up their cozy basics. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
  1. increases
  2. lifts
  3. rises
  4. advances
  5. boosts
  6. raises
  7. climbs
  8. ascents
Verb
  • Treating these as separate challenges increases cost and complexity over time.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As the bleak second law of thermodynamics states, entropy always increases over time in a closed system.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • The win got Frosinone back on track after a 3-0 loss to Napoli last weekend and lifts it into fifth place in the Serie A table.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Victory lifts Shakhtar to 11th in the early league-phase table, behind Bayern Munich on goal difference and ahead of both Manchester City and Manchester United.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Dyerville Loop Road begins along the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then rises into the foothills of Humboldt County, California before dropping back down to the river near Fort Seward.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rises
Noun
  • Despite more than 25 years of advances in home entertainment, nothing quite matches the tactile thrill of launching a metal ball around a wooden cabinet.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For Griffin, that means supporting AI and building data centers in America, while also pursuing advances in nuclear energy, batteries, and robotics.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
Verb
  • That boosts the total number of essential workers to about 4,400.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Von Tobel pointed to businesses such as Hill House Home, founded by Nell Diamond, and beauty brand Saie, founded by Laney Crowell, as examples where a company’s growth is closely tied to founders whose personal influence boosts business growth.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of boosts
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
Verb
  • The driver pulls their van off the road so it’s parked halfway on an empty lot, runs over in black jeans and a band tee with the sleeves cut off, and climbs into the truck bed as Hollywell jokingly pulls away.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some climbs were quick weekend getaways; others were week-long trips in the summer.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • One day, Dad got a phone call from a famous Yosemite climber named Tom Frost, a veteran of major first ascents on El Cap in the 1960s.
    — Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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