upsides

noun

plural of upside
as in downsides

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  1. downsides
  2. curves
  3. shifts
  4. swings
  5. trends
Noun
  • The downsides of fireworks—trash, smoke, wildfire, dog trauma—are something that the average spectator pushes out of mind.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Though this might seem like a great way to proceed, numerous downsides exist.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of downsides
Noun
  • The chairs themselves have a sculptural look, matching the rest of the brand’s Dapple collection, which sports sloping curves and modern Scandi appeal.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Before making it as an actress, Jayne put her curves on display in her modeling career.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of curves
Noun
  • That sets off a rescue mission — and also creates dangerous shifts in present-day reality.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the line of waiting customers behind them shifts and grows.
    — Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • Walker hit his seventh homer with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings.
    — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Definition of swings
Noun
  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Google is launching its Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro series this week, setting new trends for the smartphone market.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of trends
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