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Recent Examples of upper
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
Mesh uppers and rubber outsoles strike the right balance between breathability and durability, while bouncy cushioning keeps your stride springy.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Photo : Become Legendary One of the two additional bedrooms, both on the upper floor.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Noun
But first, brands must reexamine their long-term goals related to sourcing and reframe their thinking about cost, according to Stephen Martin, CEO of KX Lab, a startup pioneering the use of 3D-knitting for footwear uppers.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
Mesh uppers and rubber outsoles strike the right balance between breathability and durability, while bouncy cushioning keeps your stride springy.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Noun
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The world’s largest automaker said the 2026 Toyota RAV4 only will be offered as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, eliminating a traditional gas engine in the vehicle for the first time.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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The formula is powered by the digestive enzyme bromelain and paired with five herbs (ginger root, lemon balm, dandelion root, peppermint, and slippery elm) designed to improve digestion, prevent gas, and alleviate discomfort in just an hour.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The trip was supposed to be a final hurrah before everyone parts ways for new jobs and life changes.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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After getting the funds, criminals around the Charlotte region spent the money on personal expenses such as trips, cars and jewelry, according to previous reporting by The Charlotte Observer.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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For another blast from the past, head to Funland in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware—technically just above the Mason-Dixon line, but a longtime favorite for many Southern families thanks to its arcade games, old-school rides, and salt-air nostalgia.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Not every blast from the past deserves a place in your future.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Far removed from the green rush, Mura is helping the service businesses that maintain our buildings, hospitals and infrastructure operate faster and smarter.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The boat’s prow grated on the shore and Larry hauled it up among the rushes beside a battered skiff.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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For this alternate model, however, MSI jumped to AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip, the topmost chip in AMD's line of relatively new APUs for smaller devices like the Claw.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Others assert that achieving AGI is going to be complex and convoluted, necessitating that only the topmost AI experts will be able to tell us that AGI is almost here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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