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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Officials said international arrivals have been on an upswing since 2022, averaging about 150 per year.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The upswing suggests that the exhibition industry is beginning to recover from the devastating downturn that occurred in the aftermath of the pandemic when people got out of the habit of watching movies on the big screen and instead turned to Netflix and other streaming platforms.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Whatever momentum the Giants gained with their recent upswing has dissipated.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The trading volatility on Thursday interrupted an upswing for markets earlier in the week.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The upswing suggests that the exhibition industry is beginning to recover from the devastating downturn that occurred in the aftermath of the pandemic when people got out of the habit of watching movies on the big screen and instead turned to Netflix and other streaming platforms.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Whatever momentum the Giants gained with their recent upswing has dissipated.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The trading volatility on Thursday interrupted an upswing for markets earlier in the week.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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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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