skyward

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Recent Examples of skyward The probe was one of a pair of Venus atmospheric landers hurled skyward during their respective go-to-Venus launch windows. Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2025 With a massive blast and shockwave that rattled Pompa’s tower, the engines pushed the rocket skyward. Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025 Browns Canyon Dynamic granite walls stretch above the Arkansas River like a castle’s watchtowers: Both paddlers and anglers alike gawk skyward in appreciation of the geological glory of Browns Canyon. Morgan Tilton, Denver Post, 8 June 2025 May and June are marked by college graduation speeches and a sea of caps soaring skyward. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for skyward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyward
upward
Adverb
  • With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Amid peak backyard barbecue season, ground beef prices are trending upward.
    Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025

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