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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With new entries from Citigroup and Robinhood Markets, and updated cards from American Express and JPMorgan Chase, companies have upped the ante on perks—and raised the price of admission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 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
But he says they have upped the ante, and have started booking these seminars at steakhouses.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
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
