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Recent Examples of upper
CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
With some of the best stargazing in the entire upper right, the area is also a dark-sky destination on the rise.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
How to Clean UGGs and Other Suede Boots To clean UGGs and other suede boots, follow the steps above, using a suede eraser or white vinegar to remove stains and clean the suede uppers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The Ducks were without top-line forward Troy Terry, who sat out his second consecutive game with an upper-body injury.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
With some of the best stargazing in the entire upper right, the area is also a dark-sky destination on the rise.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
An oversize Anta logo carries over from the upper to the midsole, the latter element of which features two distinct halves and more organic lines than its direct predecessor, the Kai 2.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
How to Clean UGGs and Other Suede Boots To clean UGGs and other suede boots, follow the steps above, using a suede eraser or white vinegar to remove stains and clean the suede uppers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Noun
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They were first identified using data from the SDSS-IV MaNGA survey, which maps how gas and stars move across entire galaxies.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Afterwards, the actress said the pair were able to go on several trips together — instead of just one honeymoon — due to the 2023 SAG strike.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Miami then goes West for a five-game trip.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the uppermost part is constructed of sheets of metal mesh, allowing light to stream down from above, all the way to the main floor.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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Next locate the uppermost three stars and use them to point the way to Andromeda, as shown in the finder chart above.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, a lawsuit has been filed by two workers, a resident and a contractor at the nursing home, who were injured in the blast, according to Fox affiliate WTXF and NBC affiliate WCAU.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Toronto netminder Dennis Hildeby stoned Trevor Zegras on a breakaway, and later made consecutive saves on Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier to spring the odd-man rush that led to Cowan's goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The junior ran for 133 yards on 22 carries — averaging 6 yards per rush.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The topmost level, meanwhile, holds a plush primary suite flaunting a private terrace, a showroom-style closet, and a backlit onyx bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Dec. 2025
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The topmost dial sets the shutter speed, and the flat rear dial is used for menu navigation and to scroll through pictures during playback.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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