as in higher
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of upper
Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
He was taken with a gunshot wound to the upper leg to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, but later was pronounced dead.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 June 2026
The heels are designed with a light construction on the upper that is reinforced with a contrasting high-shine light gold metal lace cap-toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upper
Adjective
At least localized flooding will be possible as far southwest as upper Texas to as far north and east as Georgia, the Tennessee Valley and the central and southern Appalachians.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
He was taken with a gunshot wound to the upper leg to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, but later was pronounced dead.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Noun
Tiny, squint-to-see-them straps are definitely in, but a thick upper like this will always be chic.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 June 2026
The heels are designed with a light construction on the upper that is reinforced with a contrasting high-shine light gold metal lace cap-toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Adjective
-
The uppermost part of this orbit crosses the orbit of the International Space Station, but aerodynamic drag will quickly pull all the debris fragments below the ISS.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
-
Number Ones lands inside the uppermost region on half a dozen rosters as well – the same ones as Thriller.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
Whether or not the state could execute Lee, who has been on death row for more than 25 years, by nitrogen gas was the question at the heart of his litigation that came to a head this week.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
-
Oil, gas and fertilizer prices have spiked as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
Last November in Tirana, during a trip where England completed a flawless qualification campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania, Tuchel was asked to reflect on his time with England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
-
After the end of their two-week orbital stay, Orion will splashdown in the Pacific Ocean for a similar recovery operation that was performed when Artemis 2 astronauts returned from their trip around the moon in April.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
The various roofs are blue and the topmost turret is gold.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The Bobbing Barrels water ride will let riders spin their barrels using water cannon blasts while onlookers also fire away from the sidelines with their own water cannons.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
-
Mackenzie Ziegler is having a blast at the Papa Johns Pizza Planet immersive pop-up experience in Los Angeles, inspired by the Pixar film Toy Story, on June 13.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
-
His quest for the ultimate adrenaline rush wasn’t limited to skydiving, though.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
-
To that point, the Rams’ pass rush was already relatively strong.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
