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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Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
With the men’s category already on the upswing, Father’s Day provided a significant boost in business to department and specialty stores across the country.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
After failing to qualify in 2022, Colombia has been on the upswing since, with a runner-up finish at the 2024 Copa America and a solid run through South American qualifying that saw Los Cafeteros lose just four times in 18 games.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The combination of the city’s purchase and the apartment project development could help fuel an upswing in vibrancy for San Jose’s sluggish downtown.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 25 Jun. 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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