PUMP UP Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

pump up

verb

Definition of pump up

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 For BlizzCon, Blizzard is promising to pump up the star power for the big return. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 In turn, xAI merged with SpaceX, with each company being pumped up in the media by the highly visible (and increasingly wealthier) Musk. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 When showing a complex picture with many different hues next to each other, though, pumping up the output of individual LED colors can cause the edges of those hues to tint and warp. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 And that’s quite clear today, as the internet is awash with advice about what to eat, wear, pump up and slim down. — Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pump up

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Verb

There’s also the Chill and Thrill Islands, aptly named for their focuses on chilling and thrilling passengers, respectively.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Her goal is not to say that this is the best option for everyone, but just to make people who might not be thrilled about implants for whatever reason know that an AFC after a double mastectomy is an option.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrill

Verb

Contributions would increase depending on family size, with a family of four expected to pay $500,000, officials said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Europe in particular appears vulnerable to increasing borrowing costs, with inflation in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all exceeding analysts’ expectations.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

The space invited us into the world of Gucci, excited us with product on the rails, and reminded everyone of the magic a store can bring to the shopping experience.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The two are excited by the location and by the prospect of being in the heart of a bustling district.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of excite

Verb

The same architecture can now support another round of measurements from orbit as the constellation expands.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
The episode ultimately reunites Constance with two of her children, Tate and Adelaide (Jamie Brewer), as the season continues to expand its connections to the show’s earlier installments.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of expand

Verb

After its electrifying premiere, there were quickly reports that A24 is focused on a Best Picture campaign for the film in large part because the Academy’s fusty Documentary Branch may opt not to nominate it for Best Documentary Feature.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
The Minnesota Lynx's electrifying guard, Olivia Miles, has been named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year.

— Cole Premo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of electrify

Verb

The government has unveiled a new housing support scheme to boost the property market.

— Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
Gua sha uses flat blunt tools, often pink quartz, to press and scrape across the skin to relieve muscle tension and boost blood circulation, according to L’Oréal Paris.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of boost

Verb

Heightened immigration enforcement, data privacy concerns and shifting policies at present can augment existing barriers to higher education and financial aid for these groups, according to researchers.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That the stakes are high only augments the thrill of unlocking their working equation.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

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