up·thrust
ˈəp-ˌthrəst 
upthrusted; upthrusting; upthrusts
: to thrust up
especially
: to elevate (a part of the earth's surface) in an upthrust
: to rise with an upward thrust
: an upward thrust
specifically
: an uplift of part of the earth's crust
Synonyms
Examples of upthrust in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Noun
After all, the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which began 50 million years ago, has been responsible for the upthrust of Mt. Everest and the world's tallest mountain range, the Himalaya.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1845, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Noun
1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upthrust. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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