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adjective

Definition of uppernext
as in higher

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noun

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as in gas

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as in trip

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Recent Examples of upper
Adjective
The high temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s each day this weekend. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Lower pressure through the upper atmosphere is pushing inland and diving south, sweeping in cooler temperatures and passing clouds across the Golden State between Friday and Sunday. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
The City Walk Sneakers, in particular, are a low-key, versatile standout with thoughtful details, including a deep heel cup for stability, plenty of cushioning, and ample traction, plus an attractive leather upper. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 Clark’s Caitlin 1 also introduces a new Opticast upper, which required the sportswear manufacturer to develop a new technology rather than use one of its preexisting creations. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
  1. uppermost
  2. gas
  3. trip
  4. topmost
  5. blast
  6. rush
Adjective
  • The duo’s Black/White/Metallic Silver makeup features the same croc texture placement on its two uppermost side panels, but shifts from the matte finish seen on the Enigma Stone pair for a glossy, patent leather-like sheen on its black croc cutouts.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • One design quibble — at its uppermost reaches, the limestone is just a bit too close to the narrow edge of the steel canopy.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Noun
  • Four American tourists died on Friday after a building collapsed due to a gas explosion in Athens, Greece, in a neighborhood near the Acropolis.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The blast on Friday morning was believed to have been caused by a massive gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said on Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Or two weeks ago, flying to Frieze Seoul, 37 hours there and back, after a trip to the East Coast and Europe that was another 42.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • All staterooms provide stainless steel water bottles for guests to reuse throughout their trip, along with refill stations on board.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of trip
Adjective
  • For now, Vans will need to ensure the brand continues to garner brand heat to stay topmost in consumers’ minds.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of topmost
Noun
  • The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, the ministry said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The blast moved Jensen past Bob Hamelin for the most rookie homers in franchise history.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of blast
Noun
  • The Mountaineers have one of the best rushing offenses in the country, ranking in the top three nationally in rush yards per game.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This pair of defensive linemen with Nigerian roots make their money as athletic, versatile players who bring a certain edge to their interior pass rush.
    — PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rush

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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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