as in upturn
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Recent Examples of upswing
The increases in detainees follow an upswing in arrests and deportations across the state.
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Mathew Miranda
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Its 20% increase was the 15th slowest expansion among the states and one-third of the nation’s 30% upswing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline over the course of the last month, the cryptocurrency may have begun a new upswing.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Tim Seymour has been pounding the table about this on our show, rattling off a litany of reasons why the European economy is actually on an upswing--from higher defense spending to, believe it or not, deregulation!
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Mathew Miranda
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Its 20% increase was the 15th slowest expansion among the states and one-third of the nation’s 30% upswing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline over the course of the last month, the cryptocurrency may have begun a new upswing.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Tim Seymour has been pounding the table about this on our show, rattling off a litany of reasons why the European economy is actually on an upswing--from higher defense spending to, believe it or not, deregulation!
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswing
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This game saw Saka return to the starting XI — but his deputy at right-wing, Madueke, continued his recent upturn in form.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yardeni included a chart of durable goods inflation to show just how much tariffs have added to the pain in the pocketbook, the first upsurge since pandemic-era inflation driven by supply-chain constraints.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Creatures living in those dark, stable depths were insulated from the oxygen decline and environmental upheaval that devastated species in shallower waters.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The trilateral trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US could require annual reviews if Washington refuses to sign an extension, risking huge trade upheaval, Ottawa warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alpha's first-stage booster broke apart just after stage separation, generating a pressure wave that affected the upper stage's thrust.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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At more than 41 feet tall, Centaur V is equipped with two engines of its own providing 23,825 pounds of thrust, making more complex missions to extreme orbital heights possible.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nearby support from the daily cloud, currently in the $68 to $71 range, reinforces the uptrend and offers a reference point for stop-loss placement and risk management.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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The factors behind this rise include transformative acquisitions, record gate fidelity, strategic global alliances, and a significant capital raise—each element contributing to this extraordinary uptrend.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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