1
: an upward swing
2
: a marked increase or improvement
a dramatic upswing in profits
—often used in the phrase on the upswingher career is on the upswing
Examples of upswing in a Sentence
an upswing of the arms
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However, the available data show the current upswing in California.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
All of this reflects a recent upswing for Robinhood, whose share price is up nearly 100% since the start of the year and is currently trading around $19.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
All of this reflects a recent upswing for Robinhood, whose share price is up nearly 100% since the start of the year and is currently trading around $19.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for upswing
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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upswing
noun
up·swing
ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 
: an upward swing
especially
: a marked increase or improvement (as in activity)
business is on the upswing
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