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as in upturn
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Recent Examples of upsweep
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Noun
The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweep
Noun
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Their upturn in form coincided with Luis Enrique altering Dembele’s role from right winger to centre-forward, with the Frenchman operating as a false nine.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
Noun
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As for her glam, Blunt’s chocolate brown hair was pulled back into a tight chignon, while her makeup included such details as bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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Amid the sea of dark suits, Melania was difficult to pluck out of the crowd, unlike, say, Second Lady Usha Vance, who dressed in a pastel pink wool coat, her hair tucked in a chignon to show her face.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend are the latest instances of political violence that has risen across the U.S. in recent years.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 June 2025
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However, Florida residents have already seen their electric bills rise by 20% over the last five years.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Friday’s upswing was the biggest intraday move for the crude futures contract since 2022.—
Zev Fima,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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No White House since then has dared to go around a state chief to activate domestic troops, and the seeming trigger for a careening upswing is an 1807 law that allows the military to be used to quash a domestic uprising.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Thursday, July 3, Independence Day Celebration, Hot Dog with onion and a whole grain bun, fries, Mandarin oranges, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The star kept the rest of her look minimal, and slicked her brunette hair back into a low bun with a long piece left out to frame her face.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Under Udoka’s watch, ascending players Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson have earned league honors (All-Star selection and All-Defense, respectively), and experienced players have also improved their game; Dillon Brooks had the best shooting season of his career.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Voluntary abdication has a precedent in Belgium: King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The powder keg situation in the town is stoked primarily by the upsurge in Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by a white Minneapolis cop.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The brief upsurge for markets in response to potential tariff negotiations, however, indicated eagerness among investors for a thaw in global trade tensions, Feinseth added.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Around town, there are now electric fences around apple trees, chicken coops, livestock paddocks, beehives, vegetable gardens, composts and sections of the government-run kokanee salmon spawning channel so that bears can fish and humans can monitor kokanee in safety.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Queen Camilla has beehives at her home in Lacock, Wiltshire, and since 2020, has served as president of Bees for Development, a charity that promotes sustainable beekeeping in developing countries.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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