uplifts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of uplift
as in lifts
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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uplifts

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noun

plural of uplift
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as in encouragements

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as in increases

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Recent Examples of uplifts
Verb
The base incentive rate for qualifying film and television projects is 5% to 25% depending on in-state spend (a minimum of $250,000), with uplifts possible. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Venus will also be in harmony with lucky Jupiter, which uplifts the energetic atmosphere with joy, charm and possibility. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Many of the books the platform uplifts belong to commercial genres, such as romance and romantasy. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Show donors the real people, cultures, youth and communities their support uplifts. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Senior second baseman MaKayla Van Vossen, a DePaul recruit who returned to that position after playing shortstop earlier in the season, said Beals uplifts teammates. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Everyone supports and uplifts each other. — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Sherald’s work, meanwhile, uplifts the lives of everyday Black people. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
  1. lifts
  2. encouragements
  3. increases
  4. elevates
  5. inspirations
  6. enhancements
  7. raises
  8. consolations
Verb
  • Accessibility Very good—two street-level entrances have ramps in place and are wheelchair-accessible, and lifts access all floors of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • When the dealer lifts the top card slightly to check for a blackjack, a partner with good eyesight can catch a glimpse and signal to the player.
    — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    — Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of encouragements
Noun
  • Parker also said Boeing intends to maintain its focus on quality as production increases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As the size of the villas increases, so too does the outdoor space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevates
Noun
  • Below, check out more stars who have adopted completely different names, and their inspirations behind them.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The book is full of gorgeous photos of their projects, including their own homes (Bunny’s mossy green-colored library, for example), plus their inspirations and design philosophies.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspirations
Noun
  • He also was sentenced to 9 years in prison for tampering with evidence and 7 years in prison for firearm enhancements, all to be served consecutively.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Flynn was also sentenced to three years for each of the tampering with evidence charges, three years each for two separate firearm enhancements and another year for a third firearm enhancement.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Verb
  • The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The necropsy indicating chronic gastrointestinal disease in two of the dead belugas certainly raises questions about their condition before transport.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of raises
Noun
  • But the consolations of art do not depend on achievement, and that might be Kingsolver’s most direct riposte to her critics.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Alejo listens carefully, occasionally offering a tissue or murmuring consolations.
    — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
Definition of consolations

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“Uplifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifts. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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