upper 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of uppernext
as in higher

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upper

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noun

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as in gas

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as in trip

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Recent Examples of upper
Adjective
The weather served up truly stifling heat, including a stretch of highs in the mid-90s, and a few days of air quality emergency due to wildfire smoke drifting across the upper Midwest. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 On Friday and Saturday, high temperatures across the Central Valley from Sacramento to Fresno are set to rise to the upper 80s with a few spots briefly touching 90. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Balenciaga took a minimalist route with a black thong sandal, while Casadei’s Blitz Wedge was slightly more complex with a strappy upper. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 With a luxe crocodile-embossed suede upper and a slight heel that adds just enough height without weighing you down, these loafers deliver a high-end look—despite being considered orthopedic. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
  1. uppermost
  2. gas
  3. trip
  4. topmost
  5. blast
  6. rush
Adjective
  • The columnless uppermost floor will hold temporary exhibitions, a viewing terrace, and a restaurant.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For anyone else looking to upgrade their gaming PC to the uppermost reasonable card in 2026 (the RTX 5090 is just too pricey for gamers), the Gigabyte RTX 5080 would be a smart choice.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Noun
  • The rest was onshore coalbed methane, or coal seam gas, and those resources aren’t in growth mode either.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • As shoppers cut spending in the face of high gas and food prices, businesses have pulled more levers to boost profitability and appease investors.
    — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • The current itinerary for the trip is ambitious and the longest of his papacy to date, calling for Leo to clock just over 19,000 miles on a dozen flights and two helicopter rides, and a significant altitude change in Peru.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s announcement during his second trip to Ohio in two weeks was prompted by an August presidential memorandum directing administration officials to identify a suitable location for the component repair center within 90 days.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of trip
Adjective
  • The solar corona is the topmost layer of the sun’s atmosphere.
    — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For now, Vans will need to ensure the brand continues to garner brand heat to stay topmost in consumers’ minds.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of topmost
Noun
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied allegations that his country was involved in the pipeline blasts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • When an unplanned blast kills a boy from the village, the elders take advance compensation to keep the peace.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of blast
Noun
  • With that said, the reality is today’s order is a fairly damning indictment against one-time gubernatorial hopeful Bregman and his office’s rush to judgment.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction market Kalshi is in no rush for the Supreme Court to wade into its battle with states.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rush

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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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