bumps (up)

verb

Definition of bumps (up)next
present tense third-person singular of bump (up)
as in ratchets (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumps (up)
  1. increases
  2. maximizes
  3. augments
  4. accelerates
  5. escalates
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  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
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  • Donovan maximizes the shot-making potential of his youngest players such as Buzelis and Julian Phillips by creating their 3-point opportunities in the corner, leaving above-the-break 3s to sharpshooters Zach LaVine and Coby White.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The dual charring maximizes flavor extraction from the cask wood, giving the whiskey a rich, complex character.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of maximizes
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  • Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
    Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of augments
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  • This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • Our own engineering analysis shows that for a closed system, with no imports/exports, the cost to maintain reliability with intermittent generation escalates exponentially beyond 25-30% penetration (by energy).
    Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As temperatures soar from the effects of climate change, energy demand escalates and the urgency to find solutions accelerates.
    George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of escalates
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“Bumps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumps%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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