as in climbed
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrusted
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the second quarter, sales rose 14 percent, compared with growth of 12 percent in the first quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The conversation between Xi and Putin took place as the three leaders ascended the steps toward the Tiananmen viewing platform to watch the parade.—
Toby Meyjes
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Collectively their net worth soared 23% to a record level of $239 billion, in a year when the nation is celebrating its 60th anniversary.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That caused inflation in the transfer market and players’ valuations soared.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Your love lifted him in ways that words cannot describe.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Last month, New Zealand’s oil and gas drilling ban - in place since 2018 - was lifted as the country grapples with an energy crisis and fears of deindustrialization.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Pharmaceutical brands and fast-food/casual dining restaurants upped their spend, as the former category continues to invest in TV despite the occasional rumblings of Beltway mischief.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of those covering the stock maintained a buy-equivalent rating on the stock, while some firms such as Barclays and JPMorgan upped their price target.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Upthrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrusted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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