upswing

noun

Definition of upswingnext
as in upturn

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Recent Examples of upswing Most of that increase is due to a sharp upswing in reports of assault with a deadly weapon. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The move was part of the government’s efforts to combat the upswing in crime that had come with Prohibition, and Alcatraz was, well, fortified. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Josh, a perpetual self-optimizer, is convinced that an upswing is just around the corner. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 This upswing in both quality and popularity has seen Hollywood press play on more video game adaptations than ever. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upswing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswing
  1. upturn
  2. upsurge
  3. upheaval
  4. thrust
  5. uptrend
  6. uplifting
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
  • 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
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  • The landscape stayed quiet for a while, until a series of upheavals in the American League West.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence has unleashed the greatest upheaval within the industry since Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of upheaval
Noun
  • Crank it up to Qualify mode—to unleash the full power of the EV components—and the 849 launches forward with rocket-like thrust.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But in the current research, the scientists found a way to harness ambient acoustic energy and convert it into mechanical thrust – using sound to generate movement.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrust
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  • On the first two occasions once the indicator turned upward and out of oversold territory shares began a multi-year uptrend.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But Suez transits had been in an uptrend by early July, as some carriers deployed select services back to the area.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of uptrend
Noun
  • While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of uplifting

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

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