Synonyms of up-and-down

up-and-down

adjective

as in vertical

Related Words

• vertical
• horizontal
• parallel
• perpendicular
• level
• plumb

Dissimilar Words

• oblique
• sloping
• diagonal
• listing
• sloped
• tilting
• tilted
• graded
• slant
• leaning
• pitched
• inclined
• slanted
• cant
• canted
• raked
• slantwise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of up-and-down

Turn the brush vertically for the inside of the front teeth and use gentle up-and-down passes. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Plus, despite the up-and-down nature of his first six-plus quarters, Webb showed confidence in crunch time. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026

Three games into the season, Small said TCU’s running attack has been the most impressive aspect of the team’s offense despite an up-and-down performance Saturday. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026