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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Shipping costs are climbing for online sellers as carriers such as FedEx and UPS pass along the rising price of diesel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Common delivery services like UPS or FedEx typically allow users to recall mail they sent and have it returned to them.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The first time the power went off after he arrived, the buzzing, whirring, piping sounds of her UPS startled him.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie