uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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The solid uptrend continued until 2019 as the ratio accelerated to the upside. Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 All long-term uptrends begin with short-term breakouts, and the recent upswing above the 200-day moving average could be a sign of much greater gains in store for Pepsi. David Keller, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025 Sean's going to give you the set-up on Cboe stock, which has been moving in a tightly wound, neat little uptrend all summer long. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 July 2025 Since a key breakout above resistance in early 2023, BSX has remained in a consistent uptrend phase with improving relative strength. David Keller, CNBC, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for uptrend

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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