ups 1 of 2

verb

Definition of upsnext
present tense third-person singular of up
1
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position upped the catboat's sail

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in rises
to move or extend upward the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ups

2 of 2

noun

plural of up
as in advances

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
  1. increases
  2. lifts
  3. rises
  4. raises
  5. climbs
  6. expands
  7. elevates
  8. ascends
Verb
  • Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rises
Verb
  • And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raises
Verb
  • As that project climbs, the full-length that followed it, which certified the singer-songwriter as more than a flash in the pan, is also enjoying a comeback of sorts across the pond.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Or worn your heavy coat to find that the temperature climbs too high to keep it on?
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of climbs
Verb
  • California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expands
Verb
  • The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • The last hole then ascends 40 feet to a narrow green guarded by three stealthy bunkers.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The trail ascends to its high point on long switchbacks that ease the climb and maximize scenic views.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ascends
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near ups

uprose

ups

upscale

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on ups

Nglish: Translation of ups for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of ups for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...