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verb

ˈəp-ˌthrəst How to pronounce upthrust (audio)
Definition of upthrustnext
as in to rise
to move or extend upward an upthrusting seamount

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upthrust

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrust
  1. rise
  2. thrust
  3. climb
  4. upturn
  5. ascend
  6. upwelling
  7. soar
  8. upheaval
Verb
  • The combination of rising demand, tighter schedules and growing sensitivity to pet welfare is pushing more people toward mobile options.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Gifts from foundations, such as those backed by the Samueli and Sun families, rose by about 3%, despite huge gains in stock markets and other assets that typically boost the financial health of foundations.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • This more powerful rocket will combine three Long March 10 first stage boosters—each reusable—together to generate more thrust at liftoff.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Nuclear fission offers the massive, sustained thrust required to reach the edge of our solar system.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of thrust
Verb
  • Expectations of higher inflation amid surging oil prices have pushed up the long-term bond yields that lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans, causing mortgage rates to climb.
    — Alex Veiga, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • Preliminary Flightradar24 data showed the plane first losing altitude before briefly climbing.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • 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
  • Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Definition of upturn
Verb
  • Sporting nirvana When Fernández’s header hit the net nearly 10 minutes later, those Argentines ascended into a realm of sporting nirvana that might come along once or twice in a lifetime.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Rodríguez Castro may or may not ascend to the very top of Cuba’s official power structure.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of ascend
Noun
  • Strong coastal upwelling — which brings cool, nutrient-rich water to the surface — could help buffer parts of the West Coast from the worst impacts, according to NOAA Fisheries.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • This weakens evaporation and slows upwelling of colder, deeper water.
    — Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Definition of upwelling
Verb
  • Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • The rise in demand is reflected in the company’s consolidated earnings, with revenue and net profit soaring at CAGRs of 24% and 39%, respectively, over the five years from fiscal 2021.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of soar
Noun
  • The rebuild of the talent line-up comes after the upheaval at the program that has occurred since Bari Weiss joined CBS News as edtior in chief in October.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • That led to political upheaval in several nations, including the United Kingdom and France.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of upheaval

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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrust. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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