up
adverb
to, toward, or in a more elevated position.
are upping
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present progressiveof up.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As hundreds of thousands of people prepare to gather across Los Angeles this week to celebrate Hanukkah, synagogues are upping security and Los Angeles police are increasing patrols.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025
These days, even high-income consumers are upping their game, with usage among those earning more than $200,000 annually increasing 4% since July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
A number of cities are upping the taxes they levy on hotel guests.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2025
Labour have recently moved into a new HQ themselves and are upping their preparations, as are the other parties too.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
So, as expected, customers are looking to be surprised — shocked even — and, in response, fast food brands are upping their game.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2023
