UPPER HAND Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

upper hand

noun

Definition of upper hand next

as in advantage

the more favorable condition or position in a competition finally gained the upper hand in the argument

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Recent Examples of upper hand Regulation is another area where China is trying to get an upper hand. —

Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 There are a limited number of sites these facilities can go, giving local governments an upper hand in negotiations. —

Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Anything from Oprah’s Favorites list already has an upper hand in White Elephant, and this travel jewelry case proves why. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 But the victory actually gives them an upper hand over the New England Patriots, who were enjoying their bye week. —

Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for upper hand

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Noun

Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1.

— Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.

— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026