as in to lift
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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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her legacy is built on courage, compassion and a profound commitment to uplifting those who need it most.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
And apartheid as a social and economic policy was fundamentally about engineering Afrikaner uplift.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The organization is continuing its mission to close wealth gaps and uplift underrepresented entrepreneurs.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her legacy is built on courage, compassion and a profound commitment to uplifting those who need it most.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
But his arrival on the map could set him up for other gigs; indeed, Qurbani’s story mirrors the feel-good uplift of Piece by Piece’s protagonist, with creativity as a way out of hardship.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
And apartheid as a social and economic policy was fundamentally about engineering Afrikaner uplift.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Elon Musk's company is targeting Monday evening (March 3) for Flight 8 of Starship, which will lift off from Starbase in South Texas, near the border city of Brownsville.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Until this week, the brothers were also banned from leaving Romania, a measure that prosecutors said on Thursday had been lifted.—
Luiza Ilie,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Offer encouragement without over-praising: Determination through trial and error, but finding the right balance between discipline and praise is key.—
Alana Bracken,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mentors provide guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback, helping mentees build the confidence needed to take risks, lead projects and contribute meaningfully.—
Doug Flaig,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The average price per ticket is now $280, which is a 4% increase from the same time last year, according to Hopper.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The group cited a mishmash of historical inspirations, ranging from Russian heroes of the Second World War to Hermann Göring and Joseph Goebbels.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Travel is a constant source of inspiration for me and the entire Design Team at CB2.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, Herrmann raised some half a million dollars from investors, who included Mark Thompson, the chief executive of CNN, and Nicholas Johnston, the publisher of Axios.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Broward teachers, other school district employees get 3% raises Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jake Chung has done well in a relief role for Harvard-Westlake.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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According to Reuters, the White House is now weighing sanctions relief and officials are drafting up a plan to ease them on some entities and individuals, including some Russian oligarchs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Misery loves company, and social media has become a place where too many people go to find solace and voice their complaints about politics, the workplace, and even the state of the country.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Parade Budget conscious shoppers will find solace in the affordable price point and top-notch bra designs at Parade.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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