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upswept

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verb

past tense of upsweep

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of upswept
Adjective
Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025 One nagging problem that the Globemaster shares with the Lockheed C-130 Hercules is its rear section, which is marked by an upswept rear when the cargo door is raised. David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025 This highly efficient system of a centerline propeller and a rotating thruster behind allowed De Voogt’s naval architects to fashion a hull shape with an optimized, upswept after body for less turbulence and a quieter wake. Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Brittany finished out the look with Chanel loafers, ankle socks and a Chanel logo necklace, plus hexagonal sunglasses to compliment her upswept hair. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for upswept
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswept
Adjective
  • So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Iowa missed nine consecutive shots and committed four turnovers in a five-minute stretch during which UCLA mounted an 11-0 run.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Verb
  • Yet oil prices rose just 6% Monday, and gas prices aren’t expected to get close to $5 a gallon anytime soon.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Defense and energy stocks in New York rose while shares in travel companies plunged.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Its soft and lightweight material is great for dinner or dancing, and the indigo wash is a little more elevated than stone or distressed.
    Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The sun ascended above BayCare Ballpark during batting practice, glaring straight into the outfield.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But Lutheran has ascended this season, with a 22-3 record and a Pikes Peak League championship.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The caveat is that the most prominent critic is ourselves, which is why being gentle and empathetic to our personal causes and those of others is essential.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Images in the video include a photo of the Starbucks logo with bloody Israeli flag stickers a shrinking Palestine map, and archival clips of prominent Black and anti-Zionist intellectuals like Angela Davis and Stokely Carmichael.
    Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Natural gas futures, the European benchmark, climbed another 34% to around €59 ($68) per megawatt hour, as Qatar’s biggest gas producer stopped production after Iran targeted one of its energy facilities.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • For years, the prevailing assumption was that college was the safest route to stability—even as tuition climbed and outcomes grew less curtain.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026

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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswept. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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