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Recent Examples of upside
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Still, a major upside is that e-fuels work with existing aircraft.
—Megan Frye, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Despite Johnson’s lack of experience, the Chargers believe the 2022 first-round pick has potential upside as a center.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Still, a major upside is that e-fuels work with existing aircraft.
—Megan Frye, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
—San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
Noun
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Our findings, along with research from related fields, provide guidance on how to reduce the downsides of perfectionism while harnessing its potential benefits.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Any wisdom gleaned from short-form life advice videos sits on a balance with these potential downsides.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
Preposition
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During the hearing over the next two days, attorneys for the brothers are expected to call upon past prosecutors, former inmates and corrections personnel to testify on their rehabilitation efforts.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Beyond the fact that using AI tools to write is generally frowned upon and considered to be unethical, AI writing has become so ubiquitous that using AI or modeling one’s work off of it is a surefire way to make your materials blend into a sea of other cookie-cutter essays.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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Qualified withdrawals, including for education expenses or credentials, a down payment on a first home or as capital to start a small business, are taxed at the long-term capital-gains rate.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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This quote from Sequel cofounder and CMO Amanda Calabrese captures a long-overdue shift in brand thinking.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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To be fair, the genre’s shift from rollicking to restrained may also have to do with how memoirs’ factuality is now so regularly challenged.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The data doesn't lie: vaccines work, including against COVID-19.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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In a now-familiar swing of the pendulum, the man who defeated O’Dwyer in the 1968 Democratic primary for senator from liberal New York, in a year of riots and tumult, ultimately lost – not to a Republican, but to the Conservative party candidate.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Born July 4, 1916, in Los Angeles, the bobby sox and saddle shoe-wearing University of California Los Angeles graduate enjoyed swing music and wanted to become a doctor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Those ’90s doujinshi publications corresponded with a steady turn toward more positive love stories between women, and Class-S would see a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to the long-running Maria Watches Over Us (1998-2012).—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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