UP-AND-DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

up-and-down

adjective

Definition of up-and-down

as in vertical

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Recent Examples of up-and-down Plus, despite the up-and-down nature of his first six-plus quarters, Webb showed confidence in crunch time. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 Three games into the season, Small said TCU’s running attack has been the most impressive aspect of the team’s offense despite an up-and-down performance Saturday. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The fact that shares were unable to hold on to new highs this year followed a similar up-and-down pattern from 2025. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-and-down

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vertical

Adjective

It has since been lifted to a vertical position and moved inside the bay alongside three other Ship upper stages still under assembly.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The cover lifts up and back, exposing the build platform, resin tank, and vertical motion system with generous access from the front and sides.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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