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Definition of upwardnext
as in upper

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adverb

variants or upwards
as in skyward

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Recent Examples of upward
Adjective
Go a little deeper These upward trends in prices aren’t lost on voters. — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 Those expectations have pushed bond yields higher, putting upward pressure on mortgage rates. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Adverb
But other groups also stand to be affected by the recent ticks upward in poverty. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 Some borrowers stick with their ARM even if their rate adjusts upward, said Duane Buziak, a senior mortgage loan advisor with Coast2Coast Mortgage. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
  1. upper
  2. skyward
  3. uppermost
  4. above
  5. topmost
  6. overhead
  7. uplifted
Adjective
  • Scheduled for completion in summer 2027, the expansion will support annual production of up to 150 upper stages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • First responders took the victim to Fawcett Memorial Hospital with a severe cut measuring four to six inches from his left cheek down to his neck, alongside a minor laceration to his upper chest, police said.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of upper
Adverb
  • Powerus says this arrangement keeps the antenna pointed skyward as the aircraft changes orientation during its transition to forward flight.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As the first-stage booster separated from the cargo Dragon spacecraft, the light show began unfolding not only over the Space Coast, but for those who looked skyward hundreds of miles away.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of skyward
Adjective
  • The columnless uppermost floor will hold temporary exhibitions, a viewing terrace, and a restaurant.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For anyone else looking to upgrade their gaming PC to the uppermost reasonable card in 2026 (the RTX 5090 is just too pricey for gamers), the Gigabyte RTX 5080 would be a smart choice.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Adverb
  • Watch the video above for the full tour or click here for a link to the video .
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Autobiographical approaches in fiction and nonfiction appear in different ways in the works of the three writers discussed above.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of above
Adjective
  • The solar corona is the topmost layer of the sun’s atmosphere.
    — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For now, Vans will need to ensure the brand continues to garner brand heat to stay topmost in consumers’ minds.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of topmost
Adjective
  • In addition to being a romantic design choice, using candlelight for dinner parties creates a much warmer and cozier environment than standard overhead lighting.
    — Alexis Berger, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The system lets robots choose suitable movements, such as stepping over objects, ducking under overhead barriers, or turning sideways to pass through narrow gaps.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of overhead
Adjective
  • Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This team’s confidence needs to remain uplifted, but that’s going to be monumental task to manage if the blowouts begin the pile up.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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