UPSWEPT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

upswept 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of upswept

as in lifted

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verb

past tense of upsweep

as in upturned

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Recent Examples of upswept

Adjective

The design features a bold, upswept sunglass in a dark mahogany shade with true brown lenses, paired with universal-fitting nose pads. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 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

Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
This team’s confidence needs to remain uplifted, but that’s going to be monumental task to manage if the blowouts begin the pile up.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of uplifted

Verb

The rest are mounted on the walls and show the bug in places like Battambang and the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, at a restaurant, in a classroom, on a boat and a bridge.

— Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The cameras mounted by Flock and two major competitors, Rekor and Axon, are only small pieces of the technological net that gathers data on movements, consumer habits, employment and other things, most of it collected privately.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mounted

Verb

The water level rose and fell daily, the cycles gradually shifting over the course of the month.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The father-daughter pair embraced as Verlander started to cry, and the crowd quickly rose to their feet for a standing ovation.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of rose

Adjective

The Winnie is an elevated take on a casual sneaker, thanks to the chic colorways and leather upper.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Boeing shares have been hurt on the thought that elevated fuel costs pressure airlines' margins, leaving less cash on deck to buy more planes.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of elevated

Verb

Swift ascended the stage in her dazzling Tamara Ralph fall/winter 2026 couture gown to give her remarks and express gratitude for the trailblazer who came before her.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
After the rescue team had constructed the highline ropes with the Norwegian reeve, Pasek ascended it with Rachelle.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascended

Adjective

As a prominent application of artificial intelligence, AI agents are widely seen as transitioning from experimental concepts to large-scale deployment this year.

— , CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Relaxed and straight fits remain prominent in collections, but Jamie Haller and LaQuan Smith made a strong case for flare silhouettes, and 7 For All Mankind brought back the low-rise capri jean in a big way.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prominent

Verb

There aren’t many places in London where a king once climbed upstairs to gaze at the stars.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Muse has already climbed to the top of the app charts since launching earlier this month, and Meta is now integrating it across its hardware and Family of Apps to create more ways to use — and eventually monetize — the technology.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

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