up
adverb
to, toward, or in a more elevated position.
is upping
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present progressiveof up (3rd person singular).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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It’s a new era at Verizon Communications, and the company is upping its financial forecasts as it makes progress under the current leadership team.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Columbia Sportswear said it is upping prices of spring and fall merchandise by, on average, a high single-digit percent after mostly avoiding increases for fall and winter goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
On the heels of “The Golden Bachelor” and “The Golden Bachelorette,” Netflix is upping its age range for its next reality dating series, “Later Daters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
“The EU is upping its game,” Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
Devon and Cornwall Police is upping speed enforcement in response, head of road safety Adrian Leisk said.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2023
