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as in upturn
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Recent Examples of upsweep
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Noun
The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweep
Noun
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Still, breaking a 21-game duck did not result in an upturn in form.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with minimal jewelry and makeup as the final touches.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Lawrence styled her hair in a chic chignon and kept her glam simple and natural, adding a pop of color with a bold red lip.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
Noun
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At the same time, credit card debt—along with interest rates, which have climbed to over 22 percent—is on an upswing.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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Observing National Teacher Appreciation Week America’s K-12 teachers have experienced a notable upswing in morale but have serious concerns about K-12 schools.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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This award-winning Japanese fish, known for its delicate, buttery flavor, is enveloped in a toasted brioche bun with shrimp pâté and fragrant lemongrass.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In the next town over, White Stone’s Chesapeake Doughnut Co. also serves Blanchard’s coffee, along with classic and creative doughnut flavors and tasty sandwiches on homemade biscuits or buns made from doughnut dough.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Verb
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This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Reubens ascended to cultural ubiquity in the 1980s with his smash hit character, Pee-wee Herman.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Today, the country is experiencing a nationalistic upsurge that marks the India of Modi.—
Nirupama Rao,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Apr. 2023
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At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The valley is rich with fields of wheat and barley, zucchini, tomatoes, and peas; groves of lemons, olives, and pomegranates; and thousands of beehives.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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