as in to rise
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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as in thrust
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Recent Examples of upthrust
Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Noun
After all, the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which began 50 million years ago, has been responsible for the upthrust of Mt. Everest and the world's tallest mountain range, the Himalaya.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrust
Verb
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Mason West is a 6-foot-6, 220-pound rising senior at Edina (Minn.) High School.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Refill and reuse is a rising movement: both a return to commonsense practices our grandparents knew — and a path forward toward innovation.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The thrust of Verdigets’ early focus would be business fundamentals — building a holding structure for Nateland, assessing and fine-tuning the company’s revenue-cost ratio, and helping to define its five key verticals, including Touring, Digital, TV/Film, Experiences, and Products and Merchandise.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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Super Heavy alone is powered by 33 of SpaceX’s Raptor engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Innovative Technology of Oklo The demand for electricity is anticipated to climb sharply in the upcoming years, and nuclear energy is emerging as a compelling solution.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Armed with picks Nos. 8 (own), 19 (via Milwaukee), 22 (via Atlanta), 26 (via New York), 27 (via Houston) and 36 (own), Brooklyn had enough assets to potentially climb the draft board if needed.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Their upturn in form coincided with Luis Enrique altering Dembele’s role from right winger to centre-forward, with the Frenchman operating as a false nine.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Under Udoka’s watch, ascending players Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson have earned league honors (All-Star selection and All-Defense, respectively), and experienced players have also improved their game; Dillon Brooks had the best shooting season of his career.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Voluntary abdication has a precedent in Belgium: King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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This is the fourth consecutive year a lethal algae bloom has occurred along the Southern California coast, fueled by an upwelling of nutrient-rich waters from the deep ocean.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The algae can flourish during upwellings, when winds blow from north to south along the coast, pushing water off shore and bringing nutrient-rich deep water up to the surface.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Preston Fore Leadership Modelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Heat index values in the Midwest will soar into the triple digits this afternoon, with some areas experiencing feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The canons dismantled during the Theory incursion of the 1970s and ’80s introduced a more inclusive world of letters, even as the upheaval left English departments fragmented.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Israel’s ongoing airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation raised concerns about all-out war between the countries and propelled the region, already on edge, into even greater upheaval.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrust. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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