UPSWING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

upswing

noun

Definition of upswing

as in upturn

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Recent Examples of upswing Last season, however, should provide some optimism that their team might be on an unexpected upswing. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Feed directly into equity valuations and perhaps even to the current political upswing in Democratic Socialism. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 The combination of the city’s purchase of the historic building and development of The Gifford apartment project could help fuel an upswing in activity downtown, San Jose officials said. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Most of that increase is due to a sharp upswing in reports of assault with a deadly weapon. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upswing

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Noun

The daily stochastics have a more decisive upturn now, and the daily MACD has a buy signal, increasing the likelihood of upside follow-through in the coming days.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
The gentle upturn at the corners of the mouth gives Samoyeds a cheerful look, one suited to a major fashion campaign.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of upturn

Noun

The Athletic has spoken to dozens of sources inside English academies and at player agencies to find out what is happening in academy recruitment and why there has been such an upsurge in players moving between big clubs.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Surge in departures The reason for the sudden upsurge remains unclear.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of upsurge

Noun

But external leadership quickly devolves if our inner landscapes are left scattered to the wind during massive, often uninvited personal upheavals.

— Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The premiere was the first ratings report card for the program since a major upheaval that occurred behind the scenes under CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of upheaval

Noun

Once again, the rocket's lower-stage booster, known as Super Heavy, is due to land off the Gulf Coast after providing the initial burst of thrust to get the upper-stage off the ground.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
As part of this, the company will continue development of the Storm rocket engine, which is projected to have a thrust of about 400,000 pound-feet.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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