UPSWING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

upswing

noun

Definition of upswing

as in upturn

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Recent Examples of upswing The luxury sector, however, is on a modest upswing this year after two years of declines, boding well for ELG. — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 IndyCar’s upswing also comes at a time when Formula 1’s viewership is in steep decline over 2025 in America. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Last season, however, should provide some optimism that their team might be on an unexpected upswing. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 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

Drawing on home movies, street-protest footage, newspapers, sketches, photographs, and recorded voices, Ahangarani intertwines her life story with more than four decades of political upheaval.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
At a time of massive industry upheaval, most observers believe that the company will have to lay off droves of workers to bring its costs down.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of upheaval

Noun

This is the main thrust of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother — when the rightful aim of that threefold devotion is gone, what fills the void?

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
SpaceX’s Falcon user guide says the first-stage thrust-vector control system draws from its high-pressure kerosene system instead of carrying a separate supply of hydraulic fluid.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

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