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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In recent weeks, new cases and deaths have declined in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, but risen sharply in neighboring North Kivu and Haut-Uele, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said at a weekly briefing.

— JEAN-YVES KAMALE, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Since late July, diesel prices have been rising higher and faster overall than the cost of regular unleaded gas.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of rise

Noun

It is built around a three-stream adaptive architecture designed to provide the thrust required for high-performance flight while supporting the aircraft’s thermal and electrical demands.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Engineers devised a lower-thrust trajectory that saved BepiColombo's mission but delayed its Mercury arrival from December 2025 to November 2026.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrust

Verb

Industry statistics show that residential electricity prices in California run 89% above the national average and have climbed nearly 9% compared to the same period last year, while fuel prices across the state continue to set new highs.

— , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Oil prices have climbed back above the $100 per barrel mark this week as fighting in the Straight of Hormuz and Red Sea has intensified.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of climb

Noun

The weekly stochastics have registered an oversold upturn, increasing the likelihood that the recent low was an important one.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 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

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When a bird ascends during a migratory flight, a barometric geolocator records a steep drop in air pressure, capturing the timing of departure and arrival for every stop along a bird’s migration route.

— Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
In August, Prince Alois announced a change to royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne on equal terms with men, breaking with three centuries of dynastic tradition.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascend

Noun

However, El Niño and marine heat waves can change the timing or force of the winds, potentially dampening coastal upwelling and reducing the availability of food for sea life along the coast.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Sure, the upwelling of relief that greeted Nvidia's strong results and bold guidance was dramatic.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of upwelling

Noun

There has been considerable upheaval at City this summer, with Maresca replacing Guardiola and influential players like John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Rodri departing, too.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The column suggests that voters should look beyond standard campaign research and draw moral guidance from Catholic saints, presenting their lives as models for navigating political anxiety, corruption, and social upheaval.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of upheaval

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