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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
  • Domestic sales and government largesse are driving the upturn, but activity is still affected by supply chain disruptions and businesses deferring spending.
    Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
  • Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.
    Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Long hair will only give a classic chignon even more room to run.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Bey rocked a middle part again, this time twisted up into a chic chignon.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • The crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.
    Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • Gas prices have surged and inflation is rising.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and food prices are all on the upswing — big time.
    Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • It’s served on a wide, white, squishy bun, with the meat and gnarled onions hanging out.
    George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
  • Anika Reed Latin music superstar Maluma opted for a dapper Tom Ford suit with his hair slicked back into a bun, blowing USA TODAY a kiss before exiting the carpet.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Why is there such an upsurge in food allergies in the United States or in Western nations?
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • Her hat, which featured bumblebees and beige spirals evocative of a beehive, was designed by CH Millinery.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • For dessert, a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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