UPTHRUST Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈəp-ˌthrəst

Definition of upthrust

as in to rise

to move or extend upward an upthrusting seamount

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noun

as in thrust

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Recent Examples of upthrust

Noun

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

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Verb

As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.

— Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Ajanel is now a rising junior at Dalton State College pursuing a career in nursing.

— Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of rise

Verb

Temperatures and humidity begin climbing Friday before summer heat returns in full force Saturday, when highs reach around 90 degrees under a mix of sun and clouds.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Summer electric bills climb fastest when your air conditioner fights the sun.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of climb

Noun

However, stabilization over the past few weeks has allowed for an oversold upturn in the weekly stochastics and consecutive weeks of improving momentum, which increases the likelihood that EWZ has established a low.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of upturn

Verb

On a relatively short runway, the plane roared to life and gradually ascended to about 1,000 feet.

— Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
And in all the Alpe d’Huez hype, it shouldn’t be overlooked that Evenepoel is now one of just five men to ascend the Alpe in under 38 minutes.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of ascend

Noun

The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The good news is that ocean temps are expected to cool again as the upwelling starts next week, so low temperatures could improve in a week’s time if all goes right.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of upwelling

Verb

Shell’s latest quarterly profits soared to their second-highest levels in the company’s history as the US-Iran war caused a surge in global oil prices.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The small-cap gene editing company’s shares soared 67% to $25, before falling back to $18 at Tuesday’s close.

— Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of soar

Noun

The upheaval this regulation will bring is therefore imminent!

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
However, the approaching eclipse season comes with a lightning flash of inspiration, along with the usual possibility for upheaval and sudden plot twists.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of upheaval

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