upsweeping

verb

present participle of upsweep
as in ascending

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweeping
  1. ascending
  2. rising
  3. uprising
  4. mounting
  5. climbing
  6. arising
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  • Along with the ascending scope of the previous two struggles, this third struggle would be for a wider freedom, not simply for the people of one nation, but for all people for all time.
    — Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026
  • The cause of death was an undetected ascending aortic aneurysm.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of ascending
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  • The country’s economic momentum has been accompanied by rising foreign direct investment.
    — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • The announcement comes as the United States accelerates investment in advanced nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of rising
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  • But was that uprising really such a good idea?
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
Definition of uprising
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  • Now, after mounting the American League’s second-best record since June 1, the picture is less certain.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • More than 8,000 people have now joined the group, and have been organizing petition signings, installing yard signs, and mounting a legal fight against Coweta County and Atlas Development, the company behind the project.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of mounting
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  • Video from The Associated Press showed protesters gathering together to push over the tall yellow barricades and sometimes climbing atop them as droves of Delhi Police stood guard in riot gear.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Guerrero's offensive production remains central to any hopes of climbing back into postseason contention, and Sunday's boos illustrated how quickly expectations can shift when a franchise player struggles to deliver in key moments.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of climbing
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  • And Income Thresholds From our angle, the approach should keep in mind penalties arising in healthcare costs triggered by certain Adjusted Gross Income thresholds.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Byrne’s case is the most costly employee settlement arising from disciplinary allegations during that period.
    — Corey Schmidt July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of arising
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