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. pump up
  4. build up
  5. augment
  6. accelerate
  7. blow up
  8. draw out
Verb
  • Over the past few years, telcos have focused heavily on reducing energy use and maximizing the use of electricity from renewable sources.
    Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • To maximize his time, Boardman uses a contraption not unlike ones used to pick up tennis balls to scoop up the acorns.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of maximize
Verb
  • Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Residential property owners paid 42.5% of all property taxes in the state in 2017, but that portion increased to 50% in 2023, according to a Policy Analytics study.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Like The Rock, though, everything’s more pumped up in this flick, from dangerous snowmen who show up in a submarine/ice cream truck (no, really) to Nick’s brother Krampus (Kristofer Hivju), a muscular fellow with his own satanic sleigh.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pump up
Verb
  • Teams see other benefits in building up their streaming presence.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Button Sweater $70 $42 American Eagle Courtesy of brand Offline by Aerie Warmup Pocket Leggings $60 $36 Aerie Zara Black Friday Deals Another retailer that rarely holds online sales, Zara is building up excitement for the big day with a wide array of new discounts on trendy basics.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of build up
Verb
  • Historically, alliances have been forged by individual leaders and have served to augment a nation’s strength in case of war.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Lores says repeatedly finding moments to learn and augment his overall skill set was a significant trigger shot to his career.
    Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of augment
Verb
  • But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of accelerate
Verb
  • High wind gusts seen throughout the morning are expected to continue, with some topping 30-40 mph, which can lower visibility from blowing up snow.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But as the episode closes out with the child-rescue mission literally blowing up in her face, things look bleak for Joe and her future out of the gray zone.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow up
Verb
  • Bread While the refrigerator has been said to help keep bread from molding, the humidity of the fridge draws out the moisture from the bread, leaving you with bland, dry slices.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • First, razor-thin margins could draw out the counting and certification for days if not weeks.
    Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of draw out
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