Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweeping
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The ascending Young was even better with 32 points, 10 dimes and zero turnovers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
But of all the accidents reported across North America in 2024, 100 occurred while climbers were ascending.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fatal dog attacks, though rare in the United States, have been sharply rising in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Joel Quenneville taking over a rising team loaded with exciting young players and leading them to the playoffs?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Schools are facing mounting challenges — from funding pressures to declining enrollment and stagnant student achievement.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the long run, OpenAI faces mounting competitive pressure from rivals such as Google and Anthropic, which is also raising capital at a rapid clip.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Simple tasks like sitting on the couch, climbing into a car seat or getting down on the floor became difficult.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The number of people using the FAIR plan for fire insurance has increased dramatically in recent years as companies have pulled back business in the state due to losses caused by major wildfires arising from risks due to climate change and other factors.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clot formation is a health risk arising from sluggish blood flow through the veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Upsweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweeping. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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