up
adverb
to, toward, or in a more elevated position.
have upped
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present perfectof up.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Retailers have upped the price and are limiting how much shoppers can take home.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Firms like ANTA, the organisers of Irving's Chengdu fan meet last week, have upped their international profile in recent years, building upon their success at home to make headway overseas.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“I could climb that building, and if I was going to climb that building, I would probably have upped the ante,” says Goodwin, 70.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
“Sanctions have upped the ante such that Ural buyers are playing high-stakes poker — a miscalculation can lead to severe consequences,” said Raj.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
This season, Parker and Stone have upped their attacks on anti-Mexican hate by playing its trademark satire mostly straight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
