uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
Synonyms of uptrendnext
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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That coincides with the longer-term uptrend as well as the rising 50-week moving average. Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptrend

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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