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
When celebrities, like David, appear on his radio show, Kay does recall seeing an uptick an interest.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
There have been some more recent upticks in death numbers.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Sarmiento said other counties where the sheriff’s departments have chosen not to cooperate with ICE have not seen a notable uptick in crime.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
There have been some more recent upticks in death numbers.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Sarmiento said other counties where the sheriff’s departments have chosen not to cooperate with ICE have not seen a notable uptick in crime.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
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Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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With their visit comes a boost to other parts of the city.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a client note, Fishman said the introduction of an ad tier in 2022 has provided a boost to the company by increasing its options.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dark green in particular, such as bottle green, gains depth when combined with a shade like petrol or teal.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, peeling back the curtain, that support drops substantially when looking solely at younger Republicans and conservative-leaning independents — two groups that Trump made gains with in 2024.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Southern Poverty Law Center has monitored a large rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric over the last year that only intensified since the war in the Middle East began, Levi said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Measuring at home has become significantly easier with the rise of digital tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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