UPSWEEPING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

upsweeping

verb

present participle of upsweep

as in ascending

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His spot is ascending when he gets injured and has to disappear from the scene.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Still, economists are worried that energy prices once again ascending could weigh on consumers and the broader economy.

— Alex Harring,Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026

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Instead, Omega captured the title at Beach Break in Clearwater, Florida, turning this pay-per-view match into his first title defense against the rising Knight, who is receiving his first world championship main event opportunity.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Braden added that rising costs from the extensive growth in DFW is directly affecting farmers’ ability to grow large amounts of quality crops.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of rising

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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

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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

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Much of the industry’s waste stems from fast-fashion business models and consumer habits rather than solely arising from the materials used for clothing themselves.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
The trial date could still be delayed by disputes over classified evidence and other complications arising from the extraordinary case.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

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