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Recent Examples of upper
ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
As for the skirt, the upper portion was adorned with glass beads strings, and metallic white yarn.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The waterproof Gore-Tex upper was made for hiking in less-than-ideal weather.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
According to some sources, if additional testing of this upper stage goes well, Starship could launch as early as May 19.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
As for the skirt, the upper portion was adorned with glass beads strings, and metallic white yarn.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Noun
Men’s 7–14 | Material: Stain-resistant suede-and-fabric upper, TEK2.5 waterproof membrane, moisture-wicking lining.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The waterproof Gore-Tex upper was made for hiking in less-than-ideal weather.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Noun
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The order urges oil and gas expansion through federal use of eminent domain and the Defense Production Act, which allows the government to use private land and resources to produce goods deemed to be a national necessity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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That’s because much of it is largely based on oil and gas revenues that account for over 30% of Kazakhstan’s GDP and over 75% of its exports.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Henry’s unplanned trip to Kansas City to meet with Devers was highly unusual and highlights the severity of the situation.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The conference has earned accolades in a show of success even before Powell’s Rockets won three consecutive titles and a trip to a fourth straight.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Over the years, he’s placed a total of 48 tracks somewhere on the list, meaning nearly all of them have become top 10 smashes, with only a handful failing to rise into that uppermost region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Gently scrubbing the skin can help remove the uppermost layer and promote faster fading of tan lines.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The blast, launched off Jason Adam, gave Grisham 10 homers for the season and set up Escarra’s game-winner.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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In his directorial film debut, Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers a blast of noise, color, and joy with the help of his cast, including Vanessa Hudgens, Judith Light, Bradley Whitford, and a host of Broadway legends.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Although her eyes are open for that special someone, LaPaglia is in no rush.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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That first buttery crossover into successful jumper will be a dopamine rush for the whole viewing public, Lynx loyalists included.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Others assert that achieving AGI is going to be complex and convoluted, necessitating that only the topmost AI experts will be able to tell us that AGI is almost here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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People will even be willing to switch back-and-forth between the topmost general-purpose AI and a particular best-in-class domain-specific AI that befits their needs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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