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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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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The breakout is supported by positive momentum, with the weekly MACD showing a decisive upturn.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Sperling accessorized with Pragnell earrings, Jimmy Choo heels, and wore her blonde hair in a low chignon.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The combination of the city’s purchase and the apartment project development could help fuel an upswing in vibrancy for San Jose’s sluggish downtown.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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San Diego upswing San Diego County’s 11,900 permits in the past year were a 16% boost from 2021-25 and the highest since September 2025.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Just plop them in a tasty bun and add some toppings.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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The bun has truly impressive volume, but no visible teasing or fluffiness—just dense, smooth structure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This journey requires them to climb fish ladders over dams, navigate culverts diverting streams under roads, and ascend up to elevations of 7,000 feet.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Noun
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These days, the upsurge in streaming television and its hunger for content has made books an even more ubiquitous source of intellectual property for the small screen.—
Gary Goldstein,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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So it's been an upsurge in violence over the last couple of weeks, which is really unprecedented for us.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Westfield Century City's rooftop beehive.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled with bright yellow, orange and pink pollen collected from flowers in Sager's neighborhood.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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