pumping up

verb

Definition of pumping upnext
present participle of pump up
1
as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance

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2
as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumping up
  1. thrilling
  2. increasing
  3. expanding
  4. accelerating
  5. electrifying
  6. augmenting
  7. raising
Verb
  • But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
  • New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of thrilling
Verb
  • County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The problem isn’t just that funds are being deployed in support of destructive practices, but that harmful finance is accelerating.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of accelerating
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  • Arquette shines as always and his chemistry with Daniella Pick Tarantino in this film is electrifying.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Step into the Mad Scientist Lab for a walk-through adventure filled with potions, creepy critters, and electrifying experiments.
    Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of electrifying
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  • At Cisco, Oliver says employees are coming to realize that AI works best at augmenting decision making.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • On the other hand, generative AI is also a useful tool for augmenting (rather than automating) human BS.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of augmenting
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  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Rekor completed a public offering in February 2024, raising approximately $26,362,000, and entered a Prepaid Advance Agreement in August 2024, securing $14,100,000 in net proceeds.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
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