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

In a recent note to clients, Bitwise’s director of research for Europe, André Dragosch, said the cryptocurrency’s recent upswing comes as investors have treated it more as a store of value than a risky tech stock. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

The economic upswing comes with growing concerns about displacement and a chronic housing shortage in a city where previous tech booms have already pushed many residents out. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

The luxury sector, however, is on a modest upswing this year after two years of declines, boding well for ELG. — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

IndyCar’s upswing also comes at a time when Formula 1’s viewership is in steep decline over 2025 in America. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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