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 So it's been an upsurge in violence over the last couple of weeks, which is really unprecedented for us. — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026 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 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
  • Evans’ historic eight terms as the first Black chief judge saw the county through reforms, changes and upheavals, including the elimination of cash bail and the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But after 48 hours of upheaval this week, the times — and in particular the calendar — are changing.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of upheaval
Noun
  • Men don ritual shawls and leather prayer boxes, the time of the prayer dictated not by a clock but by the rising of the sun.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of rising
Noun
  • Bush tried to capitalize on voter sentiment souring on Israel and the rise of other progressives, but that wasn't enough to sway Missouri voters who stuck with the incumbent.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The rise to the top of the C-suite isn’t always defined by family connections and elite credentials.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of rise
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  • Josh, a perpetual self-optimizer, is convinced that an upswing is just around the corner.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
  • This upswing in both quality and popularity has seen Hollywood press play on more video game adaptations than ever.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of upswing
Noun
  • While Georgia Ports Authority is pleased at the upturn, all the economic and global uncertainty has led to guarded predictions for the future.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • But, Goldman Sachs asks, is the upturn in IPOs a sign that the stock market is heading into a bubble?
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of upturn
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  • Both Kiggans and Luria come from military backgrounds, which could be a boost, given that the seat has a large veteran population due to nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Launching from an aircraft can also extend the missile’s effective reach, since the bomber provides an initial boost in both altitude and speed before release.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 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
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  • Getting closer to a debut launch… The first stage of the Nova rocket is powered by seven Zenith engines, each with 100,000 pounds of thrust.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • Each engine generates roughly 30,000 pounds of thrust with afterburner.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of thrust

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