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Recent Examples of upper
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Thursday afternoon will feature more sunshine and temperatures peaking in the upper 70s, lower 80s.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The upper is typically made from woven fabric, the sole combines soft, bouncy foam and hard rubber, and some elements are often made from plastics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
The best practice for modern launches is to reserve some propellant in a rocket’s upper stage to dispose of it.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Thursday afternoon will feature more sunshine and temperatures peaking in the upper 70s, lower 80s.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Noun
Their perforated faux suede uppers put a fresh spin on the clog trend, combining textured detail with breathable comfort.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The upper is typically made from woven fabric, the sole combines soft, bouncy foam and hard rubber, and some elements are often made from plastics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Noun
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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High gas prices hit American wallets immediately, and big signs with $4 gas plastered all over town serve as a constant reminder about how much folks have to shell out for fuel.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Nick’s family also made three trips from Columbus to visit, including for the brothers’ favorite moment, Game 4 of the Dallas Stars series.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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At the uppermost end of the market, the numbers become even more striking.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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This week, Jennie, one of the four members of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, joins a roundup of some of the most popular solo female artists from that genre to find their way into the uppermost tier.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Point Loma catcher Avery MacPherson erased that deficit in the home half of the third with her own three-run blast.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The blast reportedly passed through the vehicle’s front passenger-side door, traveled out of the parking lot, and struck a woman who was stopped at a nearby traffic light several yards away.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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An elbow to the chops to slow a rush.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Unlike many homes along the Athens Riviera that come alive only during the summer rush, this contemporary estate in the seaside enclave of Vouliagmeni was designed for year-round living.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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In one multi-site study, physicians who rated their supervisor’s performance in the topmost tertile reported 48% lower risk of burnout, 66% lower intent to leave their organization within two years, and a nearly 6 times greater odds of having high professional fulfillment.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Outside is a toxic hellscape that is only visible on big screens in the silo’s topmost level.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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