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Emoji
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#9180
🤵
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urbane
/ɜːrˈbeɪn/
adjective
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showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
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He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party. |
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sophisticated, cultured, polished, refined, elegant
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uncouth, rude, unsophisticated
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urbane manner, urbane style, urbane charm
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#9181
⚖️
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utilitarianism
/juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
noun
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The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
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Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness. |
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consequentialism, pragmatism, usefulness, benefit theory
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deontology, idealism
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ethical utilitarianism, classical utilitarianism, utilitarianism principle, utilitarianism theory
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#9182
🛠️
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utilitarian
/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/
adjective
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Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
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The building had a simple utilitarian design. |
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practical, functional, pragmatic, useful
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ornamental, decorative
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utilitarian approach, utilitarian design, utilitarian philosophy
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#9183
📈
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usury
/ˈjuːʒəri/
noun
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The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
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The law strictly prohibits usury. |
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loan sharking, extortionate lending, high-interest lending
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fair lending, lawful lending
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practice of usury, usury laws, condemn usury
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#9184
⚔️
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usurpation
/ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/
noun
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The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
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The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest. |
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seizure, takeover, appropriation, annexation
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relinquishment, surrender
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usurpation of power, usurpation of authority, illegal usurpation
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#9185
👑
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usurp
/juːˈzɜːrp/
verb
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usurped
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usurped
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usurps
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usurping
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To take someone else's position or power illegally or by force.
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He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king. |
usurp power |
to take control of authority without legal right
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seize, appropriate, commandeer, grab
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relinquish, surrender
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usurp power, usurp throne, usurp authority
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#9186
💰
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usurious
/juːˈʒʊəriəs/
adjective
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Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
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The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates. |
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extortionate, exorbitant, predatory, exploitative
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fair, reasonable
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usurious interest, usurious loan, usurious practices
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#9187
📜
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usufruct
/ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/
noun
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The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
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The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership. |
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right of use, enjoyment, leasehold, occupancy
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ownership, possession
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usufruct of property, usufruct rights, usufruct agreement
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#9188
📘
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usage
/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
noun
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The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.
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The book explains the proper usage of technical terms. |
common usage |
the way something is usually used or understood
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practice, use, custom, convention
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misuse, error, disuse
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word usage, proper usage, language usage, common usage
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#9189
🐻
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ursine
/ˈɜːrsaɪn/
adjective
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Relating to or resembling a bear.
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The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone. |
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bearlike, massive, strong, shaggy
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delicate, frail
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ursine features, ursine strength, ursine behavior
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#9190
🚨
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urgent
/ˈɜːrdʒənt/
adjective
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Requiring immediate action or attention.
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She sent an urgent message to her manager. |
urgent need |
a strong necessity that must be addressed immediately
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critical, pressing, immediate, essential
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nonessential, trivial, minor
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urgent request, urgent matter, urgent care, urgent meeting
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#9191
⏰
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urgency
/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
noun
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The quality of requiring immediate attention or action.
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The doctor emphasized the urgency of starting treatment right away. |
sense of urgency |
a strong feeling that something must be done immediately
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importance, immediacy, haste, pressure, necessity
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delay, postponement, leisure
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sense of urgency, create urgency, urgency of the matter, urgency of response
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#9192
📢
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urge
/ɜːrdʒ/
verb
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urged
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urged
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urges
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urging
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to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
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Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly. |
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to encourage someone to continue or do something with more effort
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encourage, persuade, push, prompt, exhort
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dissuade, discourage, prevent
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urge someone, urge action, urge caution, strong urge
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#9193
👦
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urchin
/ˈɜːrtʃɪn/
noun
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a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
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The ragged urchins played by the riverbank. |
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street child, waif, brat, rascal
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gentleman, lady, aristocrat
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street urchin, poor urchin, mischievous urchin
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#9194
🎩
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urbanity
/ɜːrˈbænɪti/
noun
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refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
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Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders. |
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sophistication, elegance, refinement, civility
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rudeness, crudeness, ignorance
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display urbanity, charm and urbanity, lacking urbanity
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#9195
🪢
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unyoke
/ʌnˈjoʊk/
verb
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unyoked
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unyoked
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unyokes
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unyoking
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To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
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The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work. |
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release, free, detach, untie
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bind, connect, yoke
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unyoke the oxen, unyoke from duty, unyoke burdens
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#9196
🏙️
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urban
/ˈɜːrbən/
adjective
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related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
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Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas. |
urban jungle |
a way of describing a city as crowded, dangerous, or chaotic
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city, metropolitan, municipal, civic
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rural, rustic, countryside
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urban development, urban planning, urban life, urban population
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#9197
📈
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upturn
/ˈʌp.tɜːn/
noun
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An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
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The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter. |
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improvement, upswing, recovery, boom, growth
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decline, downturn, slump
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economic upturn, upturn in sales, market upturn
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#9198
🎯
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upshot
/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/
noun
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The final result or outcome of a process or situation.
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The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed. |
the upshot is |
the conclusion or final result is
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result, outcome, consequence, conclusion, effect
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cause, origin, beginning
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final upshot, inevitable upshot, upshot of events
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#9199
🌳
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uproot
/ʌpˈruːt/
verb
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uprooted
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uprooted
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uproots
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uprooting
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To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
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They uprooted the old tree from the garden. |
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to displace someone from their usual home or environment
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pull out, displace, eradicate, remove, destroy
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plant, embed, establish
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uproot a tree, uproot a family, uproot weeds
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#9200
😂
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uproarious
/ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/
adjective
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Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
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The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious. |
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hilarious, funny, amusing, noisy, boisterous
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serious, dull, quiet
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uproarious laughter, uproarious joke, uproarious scene
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#9201
📢
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uproar
/ˈʌp.rɔːr/
noun
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A loud noise, commotion, or disturbance caused by a group of people.
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The announcement caused an uproar in the audience. |
cause an uproar |
to create great public anger or excitement
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commotion, chaos, turmoil, outcry, disturbance
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silence, calm, peace
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public uproar, political uproar, cause uproar, uproar over
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#9202
🧍
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upright
/ˈʌpraɪt/
adjective, adverb
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positioned vertically; morally good and honest
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He remained upright despite the strong winds. |
stand upright |
to stand in a vertical position
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vertical, erect, honest, righteous, straight
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horizontal, dishonest
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stand upright, remain upright, sit upright, upright position
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#9203
🔝
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uppermost
/ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/
adjective
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situated at the highest place or most important
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Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis. |
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top, highest, supreme, foremost, paramount
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lowest, least
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uppermost thought, uppermost in mind, uppermost layer, uppermost concern
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#9204
⚖️
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uphold
/ʌpˈhoʊld/
verb
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upheld
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upheld
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upholds
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upholding
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to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
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The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs. |
uphold the law |
to support and enforce legal rules
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support, maintain, defend, sustain, endorse
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reject, overturn
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uphold justice, uphold the law, uphold a decision, uphold rights
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#9205
⬆️
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upheave
/ʌpˈhiːv/
verb
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upheaved
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upheaved
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upheaves
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upheaving
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to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
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The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path. |
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lift, raise, hoist, heave, elevate
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lower, drop
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upheave the ground, upheave the earth, upheave a stone, upheave violently
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#9206
🌪️
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upheaval
/ʌpˈhiːvəl/
noun
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a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
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The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO. |
political upheaval |
a period of significant disruption or instability in politics
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turmoil, disruption, disturbance, chaos, unrest
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stability, calm, peace
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social upheaval, political upheaval, economic upheaval, sudden upheaval
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#9207
🎣
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upcast
/ˈʌpˌkæst/
noun/verb
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upcast
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upcast
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upcasts
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upcasting
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Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
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The fisherman upcast his net into the air. |
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throw up, hurl, toss, fling
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drop, lower
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upcast eyes, upcast glance, upcast net
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#9208
⚡
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upbraid
/ʌpˈbreɪd/
verb
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upbraided
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upbraided
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upbraids
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upbraiding
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To scold or criticize someone harshly.
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The teacher upbraided the student for being late again. |
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scold, rebuke, reprimand, reproach
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praise, commend, compliment
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upbraid severely, upbraid harshly, upbraid someone
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#9209
🏚️
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up-keep
/ˈʌpˌkiːp/
noun
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The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
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The upkeep of the old house is very expensive. |
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maintenance, care, preservation, repair
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neglect, abandonment
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house upkeep, car upkeep, regular upkeep
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