1
as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour
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Recent Examples of pump up
As for Grammy nominee’s makeup, Deenihan used all Covergirl products to pump up the glam.
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Nana Regueiro, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Gravity draws the water down into faucets, pools and hydrants below, and then the tanks are refilled with water pumped up from the city’s pipelines.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
City rarely make statement signings in January — their last one was Aymeric Laporte in 2018 — and this should get everyone at the club pumped up for the second half of the campaign.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
More Football: Quinn Ewers Declares For NFL Draft: 5 Teams That Could Select Texas Quarterback
Later that year, while the Huskers were trailing Ohio State 20-6 in a game, Burkhead pumped up his teammates by mentioning his new friend.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Nana Regueiro, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Gravity draws the water down into faucets, pools and hydrants below, and then the tanks are refilled with water pumped up from the city’s pipelines.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
City rarely make statement signings in January — their last one was Aymeric Laporte in 2018 — and this should get everyone at the club pumped up for the second half of the campaign.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
More Football: Quinn Ewers Declares For NFL Draft: 5 Teams That Could Select Texas Quarterback
Later that year, while the Huskers were trailing Ohio State 20-6 in a game, Burkhead pumped up his teammates by mentioning his new friend.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump up
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Ryan Poles is thrilled with the vision Ben Johnson has set over the past month.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still, following a high-profile premiere in this year’s Berlinale Special section, festival programmers and more experimentally inclined distributors should thrill to the new film’s sensory and political potency.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Research published in Experimental & Molecular Medicine shows that the mesolimbic dopamine system is excited by both rewarding and stressful stimuli.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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So on Sunday, when Mahmoud's ten-year old daughter wanted to do her homework and help around at the store, Mahmoud was excited.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since then, the company has expanded to more than 20 locations across California, including a wholesale site.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, about 90 minutes from L.A., Hollywood power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have expanded their West Coast property portfolio with a vacation getaway in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This aligns with developments in China, where the government is easing regulatory pressures on its tech sector to revitalize the economy and accelerate its AI ambitions to rival America.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Her ability to electrify an audience—whether in an intimate club or a massive event—has always been part of her magic.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pit stop not a dead end For now, the plan to electrify the fleet is technically in place in both counties.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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By creating spaces that engage multiple senses and encourage participation, businesses can inspire deeper connections, boost brand loyalty, and unlock new revenue streams.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Even before jumping into the race, Cuomo collected an endorsement from Rep. Ritchie Torres, who is eyeing a run for governor next year, and several of his associates have launched super PACs that plan to spend millions of dollars on boosting his candidacy with ads and other outreach efforts.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Retail: In China, robots are augmenting hotels and retail, disrupting customer and in-store digital experiences and enabling shopping on the go, increasing footfall and customer satisfaction.—
Sudhanshu Duggal,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Navy, specifically, wants a hybrid fleet, with sailors and Marines augmented by smart machinery strapped with guns, jammers and sensors.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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