as in lifted
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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Still, in light of the recent stronger than expected Consumer Price Index, markets might have a slightly elevated level of sensitivity when this report is released.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025 -
Blood tests might reveal elevated creatine kinase levels, a sign of muscle cell damage.101 A muscle biopsy (tissue sample) is usually taken from the thigh muscle.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tehran’s rogue regime launched two massive aerial attacks against the Jewish state, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, in 2024.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The two nations held a trilateral aerial drill with Japan in airspace between South Korea and Japan on January 15, which involved two B-1B bombers and a number of fighter jets.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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