upsweep 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upsweepnext
1
as in upturn

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words
2
as in chignon

Related Words

upsweep

2 of 2

verb

as in to rise

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of upsweep
Noun
The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before. — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022 The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself. — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed. — Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweep
  1. upturn
  2. chignon
  3. rise
  4. upswing
  5. bun
  6. ascend
  7. upsurge
  8. beehive
Noun
  • The gentle upturn at the corners of the mouth gives Samoyeds a cheerful look, one suited to a major fashion campaign.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The monthly stochastics have registered an oversold upturn, while downside momentum has started to ease per the monthly MACD histogram.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of upturn
Noun
  • The ornate trim and sparkle speak for themselves, making these the perfect pieces to pair with a slick chignon, red lipstick and your favorite heels.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This chignon involves a scarf to add some color and/or pattern to your usual hairstyle.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of chignon
Verb
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, waste is still piling up and resale’s environmental footprint is rising.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • IndyCar’s upswing also comes at a time when Formula 1’s viewership is in steep decline over 2025 in America.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Last season, however, should provide some optimism that their team might be on an unexpected upswing.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of upswing
Noun
  • Even her beauty look was understated, from her unfussy low bun to her pretty pale-pink square manicure.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Hailey, who wore a lime green halter dress and had her hair styled in a sleek bun, held a white parasol to shade herself from the sun.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bun
Verb
  • After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ascend
Noun
  • These extra-institutional mass upsurges have posed the greatest challenges to the Hindu nationalist political order helmed by Modi.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But trading that against the potential benefit of many years of upsurge?
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of upsurge
Noun
  • The first technique involves braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle.
    — Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Even so, her love of melody pulled her toward music, and many people encouraged her to take a path similar to an especially famous British pop siren with a ’60s beehive.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026
Definition of beehive

Browse Nearby Words

upsurges
upsweep
upsweeping
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All