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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2
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
Kohl’s, which has been seeing sales declines for several seasons, is also pumping up its holiday push by offering a new gift idea shared online at Kohls.com each day beginning Tuesday through Dec. 24, including beauty products, stocking stuffers, toys and apparel.
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Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Recently, a host of factors have pumped up investors’ sentiment for stocks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
Lee worked his way through the crowd waiting for Rare Essence, a favorite local group, to pump up the music again.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Soundbars are an unobtrusive and affordable way to pump up the volume, and Sony's HT-S2000 is a great deal at this price.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
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Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Recently, a host of factors have pumped up investors’ sentiment for stocks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
Lee worked his way through the crowd waiting for Rare Essence, a favorite local group, to pump up the music again.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Soundbars are an unobtrusive and affordable way to pump up the volume, and Sony's HT-S2000 is a great deal at this price.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pump up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump up
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The director found a method for keeping the thriller elements thrilling.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Our kids were thrilled at the prospect of a sleepover and disappeared inside to play, while the adults stood at the door, staring at the mountain ablaze in the distance.—
Paula James-Martinez,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2025
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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Autonomy in movement excites me - terrestrial, underwater, airspace and outer space.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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What excited you about being part of this iconic network's legacy?—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The new store will also greatly expand the selection of artist and band merchandise and audio equipment like turntables and speakers, as well as new and used vinyl and CDs.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 1990, its northern drift accelerated, increasing from 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) per year to 34.2 miles (55 kilometers) per year, Chulliat said.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nevitt said that the invocation of the Defense Production Act, which can be used to accelerate manufacturing, is also possible.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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And in November, the EPA awarded the state $95 million to electrify transportation and equipment at ports, including the Illinois International Port in the East Side neighborhood.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Dishes were served family style, designed to supercharge conversation while electrifying the palate.—
Nevin Martell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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What To Know The East Asian country posted 240,000 births last year, according to preliminary estimates, boosting the country's fertility rate to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The military has been deployed in this role for years, and President Biden relied on the same emergency authority to augment their numbers.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Arsenal hierarchy recognise there is some urgency to the situation, and are actively seeking to augment Arteta’s attacking options between now and the February 3 deadline.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Pump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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