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upsweep

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verb

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Recent Examples of upsweep
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
  • This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Under Brown’s leadership, McLaren has seen a dramatic upturn in fortunes in F1, winning the constructors’ championship for the last two years.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As for her glam, Lawrence’s blond-brunette hair was tossed up into a messy chignon, with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The Romantic Chignon A soft and simple chignon, Kim says, would be a perfect way to harken back to Swift’s earlier days.
    Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Today, Long Island remains a blend of suburban life, coastal culture, and historic estates while also facing challenges of rising seas and housing affordability.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Their risk of major depression rose by about 16%, while there was no significant association among men.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The wealth upswing propelled him from being the eighth richest person in the world to the seventh spot, surpassing former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer whose fortune currently rests at $176 billion.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Still, his family’s attorney argued, the 27-year-old pitcher was in the upswing of his career, leading the team in innings pitched and starts.
    Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Channeling her inner Greek goddess, Kardashian paired the look with strappy gold heels and pulled her hair back in a bun.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Kardashian balanced the archival piece with minimal accessories and neutral makeup, opting for a slick bun and diamond earrings.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The title theme’s steadily ascending line, mirroring the claustrophobic tension within the sub, became a signature motif.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
  • With star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb sidelined with a high-ankle sprain for the last three games, Dallas Cowboys newcomer George Pickens has ascended to the top of the team's leaderboard in receiving.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This significant upsurge is a result of a positive assessment from Citron Research, a prominent newsletter led by renowned short-seller Andrew Left, which suggested that the market is undervaluing LoanDepot’s mortgage servicing portfolio.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.
    Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sacramento was a beehive of affordability activity, particularly among Democrats.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Startup Beewise is taking on the traditional beehive with AI and robotics.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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