as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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Recent Examples of uplifted
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Often touted as ‘a comfort movie at any stage of life’, Mona Lisa Smile will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
During Mercury and Jupiter’s trine, your 5th House of Humor and your 9th House of Inspiration are both uplifted by the cosmos.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Your 9th House of Learning and your 11th House of Groups are uplifted by today’s Venus-Uranus sextile.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down.
—Andrew Gelwicks, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Heady, intoxicating notes of tuberose and jasmine are uplifted by marigold and tropical plumeria, followed by a trace of copal, or Mexican incense.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
So far this season, Philadelphia has shown flashes of dominance like last year, but struggles against two NFC East rivals and the Broncos have uplifted some hope from fans.
—Jenn McGraw, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Conversations that once happened behind the scenes—about coils drying out under helmets, braids frizzing from sweat, or how to keep curls hydrated on game day—are finally being uplifted, validated, and supported at the highest level of sports.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Often touted as ‘a comfort movie at any stage of life’, Mona Lisa Smile will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Your 11th House of Friendship is uplifted by chatty Mercury, who sextiles Uranus in your steadfast sign before stepping into your quiet zone.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
During Mercury and Jupiter’s trine, your 5th House of Humor and your 9th House of Inspiration are both uplifted by the cosmos.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Your 9th House of Learning and your 11th House of Groups are uplifted by today’s Venus-Uranus sextile.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down.
—Andrew Gelwicks, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Heady, intoxicating notes of tuberose and jasmine are uplifted by marigold and tropical plumeria, followed by a trace of copal, or Mexican incense.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
So far this season, Philadelphia has shown flashes of dominance like last year, but struggles against two NFC East rivals and the Broncos have uplifted some hope from fans.
—Jenn McGraw, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Conversations that once happened behind the scenes—about coils drying out under helmets, braids frizzing from sweat, or how to keep curls hydrated on game day—are finally being uplifted, validated, and supported at the highest level of sports.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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Yet the club has also flourished amid elevated stakes.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sheehan allowed a single to Moisés Ballesteros with one out and was lifted after throwing a career-high 101 pitches with a 4-0 lead.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mother then lifted the toddler out of the water while the otter continued attacking and bit her arm.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Slegers spent the final few minutes of the game summoning all her tallest players from the bench, in order to guard against a OL Lyonnes aerial bombardment that never quite arrived.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The intensity of the flames and the resulting smoke, compounded by the fact that the fire spread over the area mostly after dark, hampered the aerial firefighting strategy.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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