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up

[uhp] / ʌp /
PREPOSITION
situated above
Synonyms
WEAK
at the apex of at the summit at the top
Antonyms
WEAK
down
PREPOSITION
moving from the earth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
skyward upward
WEAK
heavenward higher uphill
Antonyms
WEAK
down
VERB
elevate
Synonyms
STRONG
boost increase raise
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease diminish
VERB
boost
Synonyms
STRONG
ascend awake increase jump raise rise
Antonyms
STRONG
decline decrease descend diminish drop lessen lower
ADJECTIVE
expired
Synonyms
STRONG
done elapsed ended finished invalid lapsed terminated
WEAK
outdated run out
Antonyms
WEAK
continuing current down valid
ADJECTIVE
going on, happening
Synonyms
STRONG
live pressing
WEAK
current pertinent relevant timely under consideration
Antonyms
WEAK
continuing down valid
ADJECTIVE
next in turn
Synonyms
STRONG
following
WEAK
after in order

Example Sentences

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Spirit has struggled to remain afloat and shore up its balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“They haven’t given up by any stretch of the imagination,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Darvish argues that the case points to a departmental culture of covering up allegations of misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Under the radar, the prime minister has been working hard to shore up his position with sceptical MPs.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

I looked up to find Sela with a small smile and holding out the piece of hide.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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