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Recent Examples of upswept
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
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
In March 2002, the United Kingdom’s National Hi-Tech Crime Unit arrested Gary McKinnon, a quiet 36-year-old Scot with elfin features and Spock-like upswept eyebrows.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 June 2011
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Adjective
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
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
In March 2002, the United Kingdom’s National Hi-Tech Crime Unit arrested Gary McKinnon, a quiet 36-year-old Scot with elfin features and Spock-like upswept eyebrows.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 June 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswept
Adjective
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But Olson has emerged uplifted.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Others might not care and will just proceed with the newly uplifted chatter.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some firearms were mounted on the walls, fully accessible, while others were spread around the home, unsecured, the sheriff’s office said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the second quarter, sales rose 14 percent, compared with growth of 12 percent in the first quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The service may be unique due to the lie-flat seats, but Twiliner is not the first to introduce an elevated bus experience.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mencer and Grobmyer traveled to the nation's capital as farms and other operations continue to struggle with low crop prices and elevated production costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The conversation between Xi and Putin took place as the three leaders ascended the steps toward the Tiananmen viewing platform to watch the parade.—
Toby Meyjes
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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High-power microwave system One of the most prominent formations at the parade highlighted China’s growing emphasis on counter-drone warfare, a domain increasingly central to modern combat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswept. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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