as in to rise
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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Recent Examples of upthrust
Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Noun
After all, the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which began 50 million years ago, has been responsible for the upthrust of Mt. Everest and the world's tallest mountain range, the Himalaya.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrust
Verb
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Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Fans chose sides, hashtags trended, and both artists saw streaming numbers rise.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Taken aback by the thrust and speed of his initiatives, many countries have bent the knee.—
MATIAS SPEKTOR,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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This will include the landing structure, the large propulsion system used in the final braking thrust, and the gear to stabilize the lander once on the surface.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
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Myanmar earthquake, The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar last week has climbed to over 3,000 people.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just like Monday night across the Hudson River when the Wild ground out a point in New Jersey, the Wild did the same thing during a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday to at least temporarily climb back into the top wild-card spot in the West.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From wars to recessions to even the price of eggs or gas at the pump, each generation has its own memories of crises, politics, economic upturns and downturns, and storylines in its heads about how events unfolded and how they were resolved.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The upturn was the result of somewhat lower mortgage interest rates and more homes for sale, said Jordan Levine, senior vice president and chief economist at the California Association of Realtors.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two years later, though, Robinson has ascended to the top of the mountain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.—
Ali Payani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The recent observations suggest complex atmospheric circulation patterns on Uranus during this period, with the data most sensitive to the methane distribution indicating a downwelling in the polar regions and upwelling in other areas, according to the NASA statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Recently, the blooms have been linked to ocean upwellings, where water loaded with rich nutrients from the deeper ocean is pushed closer to shore, sunlight stimulating the blooms.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq soared 12%, marking that index’s biggest one-day gain since 2001.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Stocks soared on the news, closing up 9.5% by the end of trading.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Impact Leaders Create Stability In an age of climate risk, geopolitical tension, and technological upheaval, long-term stability matters more than short-term profits.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite the upheaval of the last two months, Nomar is clear on the purpose of college in his life.—
Anna North,
Vox,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrust. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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