UP-AND-DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

up-and-down

adjective

Definition of up-and-down next

as in vertical

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Recent Examples of up-and-down In many respects, his up-and-down season became synonymous with his team’s. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Fitzpatrick had an up-and-down final season with the Dolphins after playing at both the nickel and safety. —

Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026 The extension comes after a career season for Davis, who took a major step forward on the field despite an up-and-down year for the Birds. —

Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Injuries have played a part in their up-and-down play, but so has their subpar play at times. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-and-down

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vertical

Adjective

Herson said the key to ascending the rock wall is two shallow vertical cracks running parallel up the length of the pitch.

— Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The five-deck vessel features a sharp vertical bow, a steel displacement hull, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026