up
adverb
to, toward, or in a more elevated position.
upping
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present participleof up.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But bond portfolios also now hinge on tech borrowing, upping the stakes for all things AI to pay off, as planned.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Analysts at Jefferies, headed by Joseph Gallo, also changed their price target for the stock, upping it to $240 from a prior estimate of $230, and referring to the company as “a clear fundamental winner.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
United Airlines is upping its bet on Instagrammable international destinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The company said it plans to use the funds to repurchase additional Disney shares, upping its target for fiscal 2026 repurchases to be at least $9 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
As their demands increased, upping the ante, so to speak, Bloom’s temper threatened to flare.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
