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
Elias Leight, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Enable dynamic skills mapping and personalized learning-pathway generation, especially for capability uplift.
—Peter Beven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Beyond the hits, Davido is focused on cultural ownership — using his platform not just to entertain, but to invest in and uplift the culture in real ways.
—Essence, 2 July 2025
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Verb
On a long album full of romantic vitriol and emotional desolation, songs in this mode provide brief eruptions of uplift — a necessary counterbalance.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Enable dynamic skills mapping and personalized learning-pathway generation, especially for capability uplift.
—Peter Beven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
On the following maps, uplift is represented from green (0 millimeters per year) to purple (4 millimeters per year) and sinking is represented from yellow (-1 millimeters per year) to red (-6 millimeters per year).
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Beyond the hits, Davido is focused on cultural ownership — using his platform not just to entertain, but to invest in and uplift the culture in real ways.
—Essence, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Superman’s first big boost came Tuesday when the film’s review embargo lifted.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Some communities have lifted homes off the ground so that floodwaters can pass below them.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Jason Bateman even offered Shepard some encouragement to lock it down.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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In Porter County, 1,420 students used vouchers, a 302-student increase from the previous year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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With ocean views and private plunge pools in every room, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya elevates the very best of the classic Cancun experience from a quieter stretch of sand in Costa Mujeres.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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From royal favorites and grand hotel salons to quirky modern twists, the capital is brimming with venues that elevate the tradition to unforgettable heights.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Many other fellow moms commented and praised Chambers for being an inspiration.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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David Weigel: What’s your inspiration for asking these questions?—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Temporary air conditioning units can provide relief from extreme heat, however these systems consume tremendous amounts of energy.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And there is a clock to be watched that ticks down toward relief.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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As much as Michigan fans hated it, some took solace in putting a blemish on Ohio State’s otherwise triumphant season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Some were able to escape the turmoil and find solace, and a new life on these shores.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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