ups

VERB

boost

Synonyms

STRONG

ascend awake increase jump raise rise

Antonyms

STRONG

decline decrease descend diminish drop lessen lower

VERB

elevate

Synonyms

STRONG

boost increase raise

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease diminish

Example Sentences

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Small businesses face higher shipping rates from carriers like FedEx and UPS due to rising fuel costs, up 39% in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As FedEx and UPS charge more, companies are trying options like ‘no rush’ delivery and fees to make us slow down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Unlike certain federal holidays, both UPS and FedEx will offer pickup and delivery services on Good Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

That might mean more business for FedEx and UPS.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Wants to see if it is the UPS truck.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor