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Recent Examples of upwelling
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.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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
This upwelling of worry came just as the observable fundamentals began to look more encouraging.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The question is timely, given the unmistakable upwelling of investor enthusiasm toward equities in recent weeks and a reignited impulse by traders to grab for the raciest assets.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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
This upwelling of worry came just as the observable fundamentals began to look more encouraging.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The question is timely, given the unmistakable upwelling of investor enthusiasm toward equities in recent weeks and a reignited impulse by traders to grab for the raciest assets.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upwelling
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
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Expert in identity management, AI and open-source solutions. 2025 has ushered in a great deal of political upheaval and technological changes, with more coming at us almost daily.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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But the thrust is also Hampton and Harrison’s battle.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Super Heavy is the largest piece of the Starship launch system and consists of a 232-foot (71-meter) steel cylinder, fuel tanks, and all 33 rocket engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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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
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Two cases where the deep correction led to lows being established fairly quickly and a new uptrend beginning were in 1998 and 2018.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Over the past four weeks, Coinbase has now bounced above its 50-day moving average, leaving a breakout above the 200-day moving average as the last validation of a new uptrend phase.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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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
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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
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Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.—
Molly Longman,
refinery29.com,
9 July 2020
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Oceanside discus thrower Jayden Gibbs climbed to the top of the list in the boys discus with a heave of 162-8 — well beyond his previous mark of 155-6. Canyon Crest Academy’s Amaya Estes, already No. 1 in the long jump, improved that mark to 18-9 ¾ in the Division 1 meet at Del Norte.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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His only misses came on a contested runner in the opening seconds and a 53-foot heave at the halftime buzzer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Upwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upwelling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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