UPTICK Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

uptick

noun

ˈəp-ˌtik

Definition of uptick

as in increase

something added (as by growth) an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year

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Recent Examples of uptick This is the latest in a yearlong uptick in thefts at European museums. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 According to Deutsche Bank Wealth Investment, the uptick in luxury lodges all started after the pandemic. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 Assembly Bill 1806 responds to a recent uptick in civilian injuries and deaths at the hands of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents, according to bill author Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Graeme Blair, co-director of the Deportation Data Project says the uptick is due to Mullin's change in tactics. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptick

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Noun

Driving the increase in murder charges in fatal crashes are a few factors, Cherney and McClain agree.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Over the past three months, international futures markets saw cocoa rise by more than 60% cumulatively, coffee gain over 30%, and raw sugar futures increase by nearly 30%.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Wichai Yuankham, 35, a factory worker who came to watch the ships arrive, said the naval visit was a welcome boost to the local economy.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Recreation and Parks General Manager Jimmy Kim told residents that installation of an approximately 8-foot fence was expected to begin this fall, followed by artistic and decorative additions through next spring.

— Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

Over the past three months, international futures markets saw cocoa rise by more than 60% cumulatively, coffee gain over 30%, and raw sugar futures increase by nearly 30%.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Dense, cold lead sinks while hot lead rises, setting up natural convection loops that carry decay heat away to external heat sinks without electrical pumps or emergency generators.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

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