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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Postal Service will raise prices 8% starting April 26; FedEx and UPS increased fuel surcharges to 26.5% and 27%.

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

Amazon’s move follows similar surcharges by UPS and FedEx, with the Postal Service also planning an 8% increase; Amazon stock fell 0.4%.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Moonie barks when the UPS truck pulls into the drive.

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