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

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push up

As a result, Fed rate hikes tend to push up yields on shorter-term Treasurys in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Glass deposit plan 'could push up prices for consumer'

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

It tends to get even more expensive to borrow for longer periods, which can also push up 30-year mortgage rates.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

Global oil demand is set for a deeper contraction this year as renewed hostilities in the Middle East and shipping disruptions push up fuel prices and weigh on consumption, the agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

I push up my sleeves and follow him.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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