upsweep 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upsweepnext
1
as in upturn

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2
as in chignon

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verb

as in to rise

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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
  • Improving short-term momentum and a pending oversold upturn in the SPDR S & P Retail ETF (XRT) support a short-term relief rally within the long-term uptrend.
    — , CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of upturn
Noun
  • Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of chignon
Verb
  • The price of Brent crude oil rose to $106 per barrel this morning.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The milestone arrives at a precarious time for Australia’s festival sector, which has seen a wave of cancellations and closures in recent years amid rising costs and softening ticket sales.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • Nimesh Patel’s stock in comedy has been on an upswing lately.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That upswing in pipeline plays received a potential boost Wednesday with the Senate introduction of a bipartisan, infrastructure permitting reform bill that could gain legislative momentum before the end of the year.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of upswing
Noun
  • Gyasi’s favorite look is four small braids paired with a bun.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of bun
Verb
  • Peter Nagy, an artist who became a star of the East Village in 1980s New York before ascending as one of India’s leading art dealers in the 1990s, has died at 67.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Thousands of people have ascended the mountain from the southeast ridge in Nepal, but only five had ever reached its summit from the North Face.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • The Athletic has spoken to dozens of sources inside English academies and at player agencies to find out what is happening in academy recruitment and why there has been such an upsurge in players moving between big clubs.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Surge in departures The reason for the sudden upsurge remains unclear.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of upsurge
Noun
  • The actress, who’s appeared in five previous seasons of the anthology, is sporting a retro beehive, a blue dress, and black heels.
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of beehive

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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