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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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It might have been averted at various points, had a better replacement for Thomas Frank been sourced, for example, but the eventual arrival of Roberto De Zerbi could be too late given West Ham’s upturn.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The upturn is a bullish intermediate-term catalyst, supporting a bigger relief rally in the weeks ahead.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Middleton accessorized her festive look with matching green pumps, a stylish fascinator secured atop her low chignon, and gold and green onyx Monica Vinader earrings.—
InStyle Editors,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But they are expected to rise with tightening supplies of fuel and fertilizer.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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To address rising demand of lithium The USGS projects that global production capacity will double by 2029 to address rising demand from technology companies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and food prices are all on the upswing — big time.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Defenders of the rich payouts point to the upswing in the broader markets, and indeed the rise in value for stock and option awards contributed significantly to CEOs’ comp levels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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For many women of color, the slick-back bun was, and is, a perfect intersection of elegance and endurance.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Villanova, in year one under coach Kevin Willard, ascended back into the conversation and gave the conference three NCAA Tournament bids, but the Wildcats never threatened the top of the league and their postseason run was short-lived with a first-round loss to Utah State.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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The problems don’t stop even for more limited cases, such as ascending the scale to chase that notional bright future for humans in space.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Why is there such an upsurge in food allergies in the United States or in Western nations?—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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For all the upsurge of Russian activity and injection of US uncertainty, the military is eager to stress that not everything has changed.—
Alan Crawford,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For dessert, a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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After having tea in the Green Room, the royals went down to the South Grounds to see a new beehive in the shape of the White House that the first lady had installed last week.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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