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
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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
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Office completions in 2024 fell to their lowest share of inventory since 2012 and are set to slow further, reflecting high vacancy rates, rising debt and construction costs, and falling office values.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Another thrust to the brain will dispatch it quickly.—
Mike Raabe,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
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The New Shepard capsule's stubby single-stage booster roared to life just after 9:38 a.m. EDT, throttled up to full thrust and smoothly climbed away from Blue Origin's launch site near Van Horn, Texas.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 1.1% to 24,140.13 while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.7% to 3,497.48.—
Teresa Cerojano,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The Winner Park Hyatt Chicago This year, Park Hyatt Chicago climbed its way up from fifth place in 2023 and 2024 to take the very top spot.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Ultimately, Emery was convinced by Villa’s analysis, who explained that Duran had experienced a newfound upturn in form towards the end of the MLS season with Chicago Fire.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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If the engines hold up for the rest of the season, Mercedes could be set for a dramatic upturn in form.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Now, a preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut in the crucial minutes as the aircraft was ascending.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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This metallic gold dress made waves for Martens’ outstanding debut, already ascending the collection into iconic status.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These upwellings tend to repeat in a specific rhythm, acting like geological barcodes.—
Jay Kakade
July 05,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Experts previously theorized this juncture of the Main Ethiopian, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden Rifts contained an active, hot upwelling of molten mantle.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2025
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Apple stock did not soar anywhere near as much as MP Materials’, closing up a fraction of a percent at $209.11.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Superman, meanwhile, soared to box-office success over its opening weekend, earning $122 million domestically and $95 million internationally just on Friday, July 11, per Deadline and The Wrap.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Concerns among Democrats may have been expected in California, given the state’s liberal tilt and the widespread and relentless government upheaval since President Trump took office in January.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Uranus is the harbinger of change and upheaval, the disruptor that challenges the status quo.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrust. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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