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upsweep

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verb

Example Sentences

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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
  • That’s partly because these things take time and partly because other campaign promises — those that don’t lend themselves to immediate economic upturns — contained plenty of real prose.
    Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The upturn was largely due to the impact of a distribution deal with Charter Communications, which integrated Peacock into it Spectrum pay-TV and broadband plans.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The model pulled her hair back into a tight chignon and accessorized her wardrobe further with gold jewelry pieces and sunglasses.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there's no better time to refresh your home for summer with finds from Amazon.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • The push to bar stock trading for members of Congress has gained steam in recent years amid reports of lawmakers profiting from trades made before market downturns or upswings, despite laws prohibiting lawmakers from trading on insider information.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 May 2025
  • Along with the Netflix deal, an upswing in live event and hospitality revenue also benefited the quarterly numbers.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • The wings are doused in a housemade honey chipotle sauce while the burgers are hand-pressed with local beef and have the restaurant’s logo branded into the bun.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Pita then wrapped the remaining hair around the base of the bun and used the end of a comb to make sure not a single hair was out of place.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Beatrice ascended to Community Manager of Dress to Impress after years as an influencer on the game making content, as well as being a prominent Twitch streamer and YouTuber.
    Camille Freestone, Vogue, 13 May 2025
  • The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 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
  • Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Shin maintains beehives in Glenview, Chicago and Northbrook, and is a Northfield neighbor of Anderson’s family.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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