bump (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump (up)
Verb
  • The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks has provided a responsive approach to maximize returns during positive market conditions while minimizing losses when markets decline, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The best travel essentials maximize space and solve multiple packing problems.
    Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.
    Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • And given that these are not professional actors, or even (in most cases) people who aspire to be, LaBeouf’s words to them, full of deadly serious jabber about empathy and ego, are pumped up with an intensity that feels overdone and inappropriate.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2025
  • Fans lining the parade route three rows deep cheered for Mickey’s arrival as Daisy pumped up the crowd during the soft opening presentation of the cavalcade.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • 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, 26 May 2025
  • Keep your towels in a ziplock bag to prevent moisture from building up.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • Sperling initially designs his work in black and white, later adding color to augment his vision.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • That motor augments the rider's pedaling power up to a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph), automatically triggered by a torque sensor on the bike's crankset.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • With attacks accelerating in pace and intensity, organizations cannot afford slow, laborious reporting structures.
    Travis Runty, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Prior roles at Roku, Amazon, and Google reflect a consistent track record of driving platform growth, accelerating advertiser adoption, and shaping go-to-market strategies across streaming, e-commerce, and digital advertising.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Like her 2013 feature Night Moves, about radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a dam, The Mastermind is less about the action than its consequence.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
  • So blow up those pool floaties, get outside, and log online?
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • Goldstone: Susan, your work draws out the power of relationships, which feels so hard in our digital lives.
    Ashoka, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Comments Reality competitions are known for really drawing out big announcements, but The Voice took a different approach on Monday's first episode of the Lives.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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