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Recent Examples of upper
ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Late last year, Bills ownership introduced a $1,000 PSL cost for an upper-deck seat, and some higher-up end zone seats were offered at a three-figure level — $500-750 per patron.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
The uppers are soft, flexible, and airy, but there's not a lot of toe-stubbing protection.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The flight had departed from Nantucket Memorial Airport on Monday when the upper portion of the main cabin door opened, the airline said.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Late last year, Bills ownership introduced a $1,000 PSL cost for an upper-deck seat, and some higher-up end zone seats were offered at a three-figure level — $500-750 per patron.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Leather uppers, rubber soles and seriously waterproof construction make this pair both fashionable and practical.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
The uppers are soft, flexible, and airy, but there's not a lot of toe-stubbing protection.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Noun
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The conflict has snarled access to oil and gas, driving up prices and sparking fears among some economists about a potential recession.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Along the coast, exposure to saltwater accelerated corrosion and fuel escaped from the rusty gas tanks and leaky pipes into the groundwater.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since the inception of their alignment with the Kraken, the Mavericks have advanced to the Kelly Cup playoffs each season, including a trip to the finals.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cap off your trip with dinner in The Gulch, an upscale dining and shopping hub.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The eight-figure pricing tracks with Austin’s uppermost tier.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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The metal tip was nestling against the uppermost layer of his nail.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 410-foot blast into the right-field second deck was Rice’s third home run of the season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The powerful blast managed to dampen much of the blaze as well as kill many of his attackers.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And while vastly underused under Biff Poggi, seeing just 26 carries spanning two seasons (despite posting the highest average rush on the team), Rutledge elected to stay in green and gold and play for Tim Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Off an Avs’ chance, the Blues reversed the ice in a 3-on-2 rush that led to a tic-tac-toe pass and Thomas’ second goal of the night.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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A couple more en suite bedrooms can also be found on this floor, with the topmost level holding two more bedrooms and the lower level decked out with a media room, a gym, a wine cellar, an in-law suite with its own entrance, and access to a two-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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The use of generative AI and LLMs for mental health advice is ranked as the topmost use of such AI currently on an across-the-board basis (see my assessment of the usage rankings at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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