as in increase
something added (as by growth)
an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year
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Recent Examples of uptick
Malik’s bullish thesis is partly driven by the uptick in sovereign AI demand , which refers to nations’ efforts to produce and control their own AI infrastructure and data.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 July 2025
This uptick suggests growing consumer confidence in Greater Nashville, even as other markets across the country have experienced cooler conditions.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The exposure sparked a noticeable uptick in client appointments and in social media engagement, Friedman said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Most recently, there has been an uptick in positive reports, but no clear trend has emerged.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 July 2025
This uptick suggests growing consumer confidence in Greater Nashville, even as other markets across the country have experienced cooler conditions.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The exposure sparked a noticeable uptick in client appointments and in social media engagement, Friedman said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Most recently, there has been an uptick in positive reports, but no clear trend has emerged.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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Spike in Civilian Deaths The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For example, parking within 30 feet of a stop sign will cost $73 under the increase, up from $70.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Others, like using disposable under-eye hydration patches, give me a mental boost but don't really help me physically.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Noun
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These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, Hynes is due to perform as part of Pitchfork Music Festival Paris on Monday, November 3.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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The beverage program will offer an extensive selection of Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian Barolo vintages in addition to an exciting cocktail menu.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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William O’Neill, the U.N.’s independent human rights expert who raised concerns about the border after a recent visit to Haiti, said gangs that gain access to the important trading route leading to the Dominican Republic border could see their income rise.—
Jacqueline Charles
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Some of the highest rates of COVID-19 in emergency rooms are in the Pacific Northwest, which saw a steep rise in ER visits during June, and in the Southeast, which has seen rates steadily inch up for weeks.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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