upswing

noun

up·​swing ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 

1

: an upward swing

2

: a marked increase or improvement

a dramatic upswing in profits

—often used in the phrase on the upswing

Her career is on the upswing.

Examples of upswing in a Sentence

an upswing of the arms

Recent Examples on the Web

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly said Wednesday the results demonstrate an upswing for the party as long as candidates address the economy. —Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

The increase follows an upswing in arrests and deportations across the state. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Bailey Rae also dealt with tragedy in the midst of her upswing, as her husband Jason Rae passed away from an accidental overdose in 2008. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026

That upswing began with their first just down the road, when Vanderbilt was the 16-1 top dog that Florida dropped 98 on. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for upswing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting

Kids Definition

upswing

noun

up·​swing ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 

: an upward swing

especially : a marked increase or improvement (as in activity)

business is on the upswing