The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UPSHIFTS
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What does UPSHIFTS mean?
UPSHIFTS noun- A shift to a higher gear
- A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.
- To shift to a higher gear
- To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.