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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—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
He’s been on a major upswing over the past week, however.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
But a noticeable upswing in Perseid activity begins during the second week of August, leading up to their peak night.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Several possible factors may be fueling the summer upswing, according to public health experts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 July 2025
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 31 Aug. 2025.
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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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