upswing

noun up·swing \ ˈəp-ˌswiŋ \

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

Definition of upswing

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

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Examples of upswing in a Sentence

an upswing of the arms

Recent Examples of upswing from the Web

Mortgage interest rates have been on an upswing since last fall, rising to their highest level in four years, but are still below historical norms.

— richard webner, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio home sales and prices keep climbing," 17 Apr. 2018
The police offensives that have defined favela life for decades are once again on the upswing.

— janet tappin coelho, The Christian Science Monitor, "Mourning 'Marielle,' Brazilian women push to carry on slain activist's legacy," 13 Apr. 2018
But package shipping is on an upswing, rising from 3.5 billion five years ago to 5.7 billion last year.

— marci shatzman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Push on to keep downtown Boca post office from relocating its window service," 28 Mar. 2018
It's created an ugly environment at City Hall, with talk of conspiracies, collusion and power grabs just as the city has been on an upswing.

— benjamin oreskes, latimes.com, "Essential California: Trump team and Stormy Daniels each accuse the other of lying," 27 Mar. 2018
But mortgage rates are on the upswing, which could further limit would-be homebuyers' means.

— elliot njus, OregonLive.com, "Portland-area home prices continue to climb in January," 27 Mar. 2018
Green shoots for the farm economy can only help Deere, which is already on an upswing as corporate farmers begin to replace older equipment.

— lydia mulvany, chicagotribune.com, "Deere raises sales forecast amid signs of farm recovery," 16 Feb. 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that influenza activity continues on the upswing, with the whole country experiencing the annual influenza epidemic at the same time.

— maggie fox, NBC News, "Influenza might be spread simply by breathing, study finds," 19 Jan. 2018
Harris, a former first-round draft pick who played parts of three seasons as an outfielder for the Texas Rangers in the early 1990s, now has Judson back on the upswing.

— adam zuvanich, San Antonio Express-News, "From farce to force: Judson enjoying turnaround season," 5 Apr. 2018

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Definition of upswing for English Language Learners

: a situation in which something is increasing or becoming better
: an upward swing

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upswing

noun up·swing \ ˈəp-ˌswiŋ \

Definition of upswing for Students

: a great increase or rise

an upswing in business

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