bump (up)

verb

Definition of bump (up)next
as in to add (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump (up)
  1. maximize
  2. increase
  3. build up
  4. augment
  5. accelerate
Verb
  • Yet each of the 553 rooms still give guests the chance to maximize their downtime, thanks to plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to Netflix and chill directly from the hotel television.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account.
    — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximize
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  • Over the next three years, Movistar Plus plans to increase its annual output of Spanish originals from eight to 16 series, alongside another 10 titles through co-production and rights acquisition agreements.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The GroundBreaker 1 selection comes as the Department of War places increasing emphasis on rapidly fielding autonomous and robotic systems capable of operating alongside warfighters.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances build up inside arteries, according to experts.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Now, after months of anticipation building up, a first look at the designer’s debut Nike sneaker collaboration has been unveiled.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of build up
Verb
  • By definition, neither party enjoys a clear advantage in these contests, so both will look to augment their base support with the votes of independents.
    — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As The Economist recently reported, this began to change as local sources were augmented by federal and state spending.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of augment
Verb
  • In 2025, the company opened a global fragrance atelier in Paris, called La Maison des Paroberfums, which aims to accelerate innovation across its portfolio of fragrance brands including Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Kilian Paris and more.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Democratic Unitary Platform, Venezuela’s largest opposition coalition, has called for a more dynamic relationship with Washington to accelerate political change.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accelerate
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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