upsurge

noun

Definition of upsurgenext
as in upheaval
a rapid or sudden increase a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.

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Recent Examples of upsurge The upsurge in interest has prompted several headline-grabbing launches. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The years that followed saw an enormous upsurge in new approaches to money and monetary policy, including a resurrection of old debates. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Enrique Cerezo, president of Spanish rights group Egeda and the Platino Awards highlighted the upsurge of production in Colombia and other Latin American countries before presenting Argentina’s Guillermo Francello the Platino Honorary Award. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for upsurge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
  1. upheaval
  2. rising
  3. rise
  4. upswing
  5. upturn
  6. boost
  7. uplifting
  8. thrust
Noun
  • Amid all the upheaval and seemingly inconsistent interpretation of rules, Bill Ford appears to be asking for a strategy beyond exclusion that also might withstand a regime change or two.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 July 2026
  • Other players find trade speculation stressful, a reasonable response to the sudden life upheaval that ensues.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of upheaval
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  • The timing of this stellar event is especially striking given that this aurora forecast also happens to coincide with the rising of the full Strawberry Moon, adorning the night sky Monday evening.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • How Each Phase May Affect Your Training The follicular phase runs roughly from day 1 through day 14, with estrogen rising.
    — Allison Palmer June 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Definition of rising
Noun
  • With the rise in second-screen watching and secondary content — such as reactions, predictions, commentary, and styling formats — before and after the matches, the opportunity for brands has been enormous.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The eight-part Spanish-language drama, inspired by real events, is set in 1980s Lima, Peru, and follows the rise of an elite law school cabal that infiltrates academia, politics, and organized crime.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Definition of rise
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  • But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • Overreliant Before the pandemic, there was a sense that Sacramento was on an upswing, said Fat, of the L Street restaurant.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of upswing
Noun
  • However, stabilization over the past few weeks has allowed for an oversold upturn in the weekly stochastics and consecutive weeks of improving momentum, which increases the likelihood that EWZ has established a low.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of upturn
Noun
  • Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
  • For formal events, heels from Kate Spade, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Steve Madden, usually featuring a platform sole to offer her a boost.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Definition of boost
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  • While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of uplifting
Noun
  • This more powerful rocket will combine three Long March 10 first stage boosters—each reusable—together to generate more thrust at liftoff.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Nuclear fission offers the massive, sustained thrust required to reach the edge of our solar system.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of thrust

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