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adjective

Definition of uppernext
as in higher

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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
Bake 13 to 15 minutes more, till upper cookie layer is lightly golden and fig is hot. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 As that post indicates, SpaceX is gearing up for the 14th test flight of Starship, a megarocket that consists of Super Heavy and a 171-foot-tall (52 meters) upper stage known as Starship, or Ship for short. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
This take on the backless loafer adds a little texture to the trend, with soft ruching across the upper, giving the shoe a slightly dressier look. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Flexible and lightweight, they’re designed for shorter runs and everyday walking thanks to thick foam cushioning, secure Flywire cables, and a breathable mesh upper that keeps feet cool on hot days. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 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
  • Significant gaps between the uppermost rungs at companies and other executives run through much of Pearl Meyer’s Q2 2026 Market Intelligence Survey.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The radar will be able to reach anywhere from several yards below the planet's surface to the uppermost layers of surface material.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Noun
  • Understanding Your Induction Cooktop Induction cooking is much different from gas or electric cooking because, with an induction cooktop, the cookware is heated directly through electromagnetic induction.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The suit does not specify how much of the $4 million worth of gas went to Freedom Fuel stations or indicate whether the stations have a relationship with KRSM or Kazmi.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Adjective
  • 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
  • The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of topmost
Noun
  • Carlile is having a total blast smiling and bopping through it, and bandmates Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby’s harmonies are divine.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Elordi’s performance is a fine one, but any emotional current from the screen to the audience is made choppy by mawkish blasts to the past, Hig at the edge of his bed, head in hands.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of blast
Noun
  • Traders still holding the contract faced the prospect of taking delivery of physical crude with little storage available, prompting a rush to sell.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Giants likely didn’t want to expose Jamison-Travis, a sixth-round pick this year, to the initial rush of waivers.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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