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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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So the fact the rebuild will only last one season, if completed on time, rather than two means Villa can compensate for the shortfall in revenue initially, but experience a notable upturn in that second year.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The upturn is a bullish intermediate-term catalyst, supporting a bigger relief rally in the weeks ahead.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Middleton accessorized her festive look with matching green pumps, a stylish fascinator secured atop her low chignon, and gold and green onyx Monica Vinader earrings.—
InStyle Editors,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As truck prices have risen, that tax has become a barrier to investing in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The price of gas has risen more than 30% since the start of the war.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite thousands of job losses throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing fueled partly by tech industry gains in the South Bay and Peninsula, according to the latest employment figures released by the state.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Officials said international arrivals have been on an upswing since 2022, averaging about 150 per year.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are other small tactics that can help cut down on calories when ordering fast food, such as ordering a burger without the bun.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This padaria is always doing something new—a recent favorite of mine was the matcha, coconut, and passionfruit choux bun.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As McMahon ascended in Washington, Vince remained in Connecticut.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves have an ascending Jaden McDaniels to toss at Jamal Murray, and rotational options at center with all-time-great defender Rudy Gobert and sixth man Naz Reid.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The anti-imperialist upsurge of the 1920s and ’30s was formative for a generation of Latin American radicals.—
Tony Wood,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Democrats took the opportunity to grill Kennedy on the upsurge in vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, under his watch and the weakening of the childhood vaccine schedule.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The late Amy Winehouse — and her famous beehive in all its glory — hung out with Danny DeVito at the Empire Polo Field in 2009.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The actress, who's appeared in five previous seasons of the anthology, is sporting a retro beehive, a blue dress, and black heels.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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