up
adverb
to, toward, or in a more elevated position.
have been upping
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present perfect progressiveof up.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Families have been upping their 529 contributions in part because of the additional uses, said Paul Curley, director of savings research at ISS Market Intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
High yields in the bond market have been upping the pressure because they make investors less willing to pay high prices for stocks and other risky investments.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
All the big grocers have been upping pay amid a tight labour market and the cost of living crunch.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2023
But other state governments have been upping their restrictions on interstate arrivals.
From Reuters ● Dec. 2, 2021
Restaurants and bars have been upping their pay wages and dangling other incentives to attract workers.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 9, 2021
