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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 has all had a direct correlation with upturns in TV advertising, says Brunton, whose company makes the likes of Top Chef.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
  • An upturn in the weekly stochastics back above 20% would provide evidence to this end.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Then, Taylor Russell and Alicia Keys attended Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Gala in a two-tiered chignon and braided ponytail respectively.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Keys’ hair was styled in a sleek look and pulled back into a tight chignon.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Townsend first rose to prominence in the ‘90s after working with and touring alongside Steve Vai, before founding Strapping Young Lad in 1994.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Beginning with the spot ETF approval in January 2024 the price of bitcoin and other cryptoassets – as well as sentiment – has been on an almost uninterrupted upswing.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But the show has been on an upswing since veering into camp with its fifth season, a three-episode nadir that produced not a single compelling story.
    Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If a step can be taken back from counting all those wins, the takeaway from an early season game should be that Randy Vásquez is clearly ascending.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
  • As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Today, the country is experiencing a nationalistic upsurge that marks the India of Modi.
    Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023
  • At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Scenes showed Meghan floating through a kitchen and garden — though reportedly not her own — visiting a beehive, arranging flowers and hobnobbing with celebrity guests, including Mindy Kaling, chef Roy Choi and Bay Area notables Alice Waters and Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Not to mention that integrating with GenAI opens a beehive.
    Gil Dabah, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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