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upside

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preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of upside
Noun
In other words, short-term traders are heavily skewed toward puts -- a setup that, from a contrarian perspective, could fuel post-earnings upside if results beat expectations. Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Relatability is another upside to Luminous Blue, Smith said. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him. Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
Noun
  • The downside of this signing and imminent debut is that WWE is massively late to the party.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • The primary downside of extending missions for NASA is that fewer of its astronauts would get experience in orbit.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
Preposition
  • There is so much depth to call upon from both teams.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
  • Plot details are currently under wraps, but with just three episodes left in season two, there's sure to be plenty to feast upon as the stakes climb higher and higher.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Allow Interns To Contribute To Meaningful Projects Junior associates bring fresh perspectives, new ideas and a familiarity with the latest technologies that can help organizations stay ahead of the curve.
    Anne St. Peter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Burned by years of inaction on social media, lawmakers in both parties want to get ahead of the curve on AI.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Preposition
  • More information on rabies is available on the county’s website, sandiegocounty.gov.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
  • The Gophers men’s basketball program picked up an in-state commitment as its first pledge in the 2026 class on Saturday.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • But that house of password cards, dear reader, is about to come crashing down as Microsoft announces a dramatic shift in security emphasis from app to browser.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Preposition
  • Disparate impact has been key to several major sports controversies, including litigation against the NCAA over academic rules that limit eligibility.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
  • These posts come amid serious legal allegations levied against West earlier this year.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • The Dodgers deal did not include the option to refuse a minor-league assignment; the 26-year-old was sent down to the minors shortly before Opening Day as the Dodgers took him through a complete swing overhaul to adjust to the advanced velocities stateside.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The Creative Coalition has made this trip every year for decades, through all kinds of administrations, almost always aiming at moderate Republicans who could provide swing votes.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • In turn, creators receive ongoing support and unique engagement opportunities, forming lasting, genuine connections.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • In turn, Baldoni filed a lawsuit against the newspaper seeking $40 million in damages.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 May 2025

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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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