push up

[poosh-uhp] / ˈpʊʃˌʌp /

VERB

rise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb grow lift move up rocket soar surge

STRONG

arise arouse aspire awake levitate mount rouse scale sprout surface surmount tower up

WEAK

be erect be located be situated blast off bob up come up get out of bed get steeper get to one's feet go uphill have foundation pile out reach up rise and shine rise up roll out sit up slope upwards stand up straighten up sweep upward turn out upspring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

descend

STRONG

calm drop fall lull sleep

WEAK

comply cooperate decline decrease give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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Many economists say this leaves India with little choice but to accept some economic pain: external shocks such as higher oil prices inevitably push up costs, weaken currencies and dampen consumer demand.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman reiterated a $2,400 target ahead of earnings, citing the company’s robust growth, while recent fuel price increases will likely only push up logistics costs in the mid-single digit range.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That’s even as Wall Street analysts continued to push up their profit forecasts for the largest U.S. companies heading into earnings season.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

The weaker won against the dollar is also expected to push up domestic prices, Kang added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

My best face is when I push up my nose with my pinkies at the same time that I pull down on my lower eyelids with my index fingers.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

push up

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