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
Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Focus on self-care and seek support from those who uplift you this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Melissa Noel, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
Born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, NJ, the son of a former enslaved person who became a minister and a mother who was a teacher, Robeson was reared in an atmosphere of educational uplift and religious devotion.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, some shrooms can help raise serotonin levels, a shift that can uplift and elevate your emotions [1].
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Focus on self-care and seek support from those who uplift you this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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To delve deeper into this multi-year initiative, ESSENCE sat down with StoryCorps CEO Sandra Clark to learn more about the project's mission uplift and celebrate Black stories nationwide.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
Born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, NJ, the son of a former enslaved person who became a minister and a mother who was a teacher, Robeson was reared in an atmosphere of educational uplift and religious devotion.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Since the election, shares of Tesla have soared almost 70%, lifting the value of his stake to about $165 billion, according to Bloomberg.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Children may need extra encouragement while playing with other children, or even alone at home.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Foster’s talent for creating memorable and heartwarming experiences elevated the event from a traditional charity gala to a celebration honoring those with type 1 diabetes and the heroes that support them.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hodge’s commanding performance elevates the series to new heights.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
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The contrast becomes even more dramatic when Talbot (pictured above, far right) is asked about the inspiration for the group’s sixth album, which they’re scheduled to begin recording next month.Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Drawing inspiration from everyday life, pop culture, and art history, Adams delves into themes of self-empowerment, leisure and community, while challenging stereotypical narratives.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For instance, Amazon raised eyebrows in September when CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees must return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025.Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Going forward, ConocoPhillips raised production guidance for Q4 to 1.99 million to 2.03 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Breath work, exercise and journaling are some of the many practices someone can implement or consistent relief, according to the CDC.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tall windows, a columned portico, and sculpted reliefs depicting university patriarchs.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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That’s of little solace to Panthers guard Robert Hunt, who is tired of the Panthers-are-close narrative.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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