Synonyms of uptick

uptick

noun

ˈəp-ˌtik 

as in increase

something added (as by growth)

an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• boost
• gain
• addition
• rise
• raise
• proliferation
• increment
• expansion
• augmentation
• accrual
• addendum
• step-up
• accretion
• supplement
• accumulation
• plus
• continuation
• spike
• more
• upturn
• collection
• extension
• jump
• gathering
• complement
• uptrend
• assemblage
• appendix
• accession
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• decrease
• decline
• loss
• depletion
• shrinkage
• diminution
• fall
• lowering
• abatement
• lessening
• decrement
• falloff
• drop-off
• diminishment
• deduction
• step-down
• subtraction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uptick

Then, by 2050, this figure is predicted to drop, owing to an uptick in myopia. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

In their survey, eras when European societies have faced greater insecurity, such as times of economic stress, have correlated with an uptick in the belief in non-physical, spiritual or magical influences. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

That was far below expectations of some analysts who had projected an uptick by a double-digit percentage. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

The Midwest and Great Lakes regions have seen a significant uptick in tornadoes in the past decade. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026