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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
Its high 2024 grounder park factor of 116.9 pumped up offense a bit - at this point, that seems like an outlier that should regress to the mean going forward.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In this week’s Saturday Night Live promo, Michael Keaton seems very pumped up to return as host.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Dell's speakers can pump up the volume but are not the most impressive in frequency response.
—PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Business 787 Dreamliner teaches Boeing costly lesson on outsourcing
Feb. 15, 2011
From 2013 through 2019, the company repurchased $43.5 billion in shares, a strategy aimed at pumping up its share price.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In this week’s Saturday Night Live promo, Michael Keaton seems very pumped up to return as host.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Dell's speakers can pump up the volume but are not the most impressive in frequency response.
—PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Business 787 Dreamliner teaches Boeing costly lesson on outsourcing
Feb. 15, 2011
From 2013 through 2019, the company repurchased $43.5 billion in shares, a strategy aimed at pumping up its share price.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump up
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The sisters are thrilled the JP era is over, but still flinch anytime the doorbell rings.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Look, nobody on the GTW crew is thrilled at the idea of the Nuggets missing Gordon for an extended stretch.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, doves and whitewings excite me only mildly.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Music Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum one last time Oct. 27, 2024 What still excites you about the guitar?Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has electrified both the franchise and the fan base and has the Commanders primed for the playoffs for the first time since 2020.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Port of Los Angeles received an unprecedented $400-million grant to electrify operations.Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The biggest prize for green groups came as voters approved Proposition 4, a statewide bond measure to provide $10 billion to thin forests to reduce wildfire risk, expand parks and open spaces, and boost water recycling, groundwater storage and stream restoration for wildlife.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump's showing also boosted outcomes for Latino Republicans.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For those on social media, there is a way to track election results that might be helpful as a way to augment major media coverage.John Brandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This means installing lighting at multiple levels including ceiling lights, table and floor lamps, and wall sconces to augment any natural light.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Pump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump%20up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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