as in to rise
to move or extend upward
at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you
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as in upswing
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Recent Examples of upturn
Sean McLain, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Hundreds of residents have shown up at local government meetings, voicing concerns that the plant will upturn their daily lives and harm the local water supply.
—J. Scott Trubey, ajc, 22 Feb. 2022
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
Such a method automatically reduces your withdrawals during downturns and limits withdrawals during upturns.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Herbert Diess said Tuesday that the war in Ukraine threatened to upturn the company’s projections for this year.
—Sean McLain, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Hundreds of residents have shown up at local government meetings, voicing concerns that the plant will upturn their daily lives and harm the local water supply.
—J. Scott Trubey, ajc, 22 Feb. 2022
Noun
His upturn coincided with manager Dave Roberts saying Sunday afternoon that Freeman could return to the Dodgers as soon as Monday or Tuesday after missing the last eight games.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
Such a method automatically reduces your withdrawals during downturns and limits withdrawals during upturns.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upturn
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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China’s tariffs would rise by one percentage point; the European Union’s would shift by even less.—
Ben Blatt,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today's talkers Prepare for an upswing in car prices.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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This week’s upswing also brings Prudential back up to retest its most recent swing high in late February, meaning a break above current levels would create a higher high and suggest a new uptrend phase.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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More recently, Queen of Rock and Roll climbed even higher, rising to No. 17 a little over a year ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Young people learn how to not get hurt by negotiating scenarios in which getting hurt is possible, such as climbing a tree or leaping from a swing at its zenith.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The move marked the latest in an upsurge of recession fears on Wall Street in recent weeks.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.—
Linn Washington,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 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
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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
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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“Upturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturn. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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