UPTICK Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

uptick

noun

ˈəp-ˌtik

Definition of uptick

as in increase

something added (as by growth) an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year

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Recent Examples of uptick Newbill said that the agency has seen an uptick in activity in flood insurance quotes on their website. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Filming for features also showed a slight uptick, rising two percent year-over-year to 530 shoot days. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The clarification arrived amid an uptick in militant strikes aimed at key regional transit hubs. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The RealReal and eBay are already experiencing an uptick in vintage Prada skirt queries for those who wish to recreate the runway magic. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptick

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Noun

Maine, North Carolina and Ohio also have seen increases of more than 30% in early in-person and mail voting compared with the same point in 2022.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Washington State reported a much lower $86 million for 2026; however, that’s an increase of $11 million from 2025, as the athletic department has returned to a budget equal to the final year of the old Pac-12 in fiscal 2024.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

This year, thanks to the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, Diamondback’s second-quarter profits per share more than doubled from last year; Wall Street expects another boost when third-quarter earnings are released in a few weeks.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The biggest gains are in the Nasdaq , which is getting a boost from SpaceX's 8% post-earnings pop and gains in chip stocks.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

Chinese automakers’ gains in Britain show how quickly consumers will consider a new competitor when the product delivers.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gain

Noun

But, sea level rise is pushing them higher and higher, and experts say these higher-than-usual tides offer a taste of what an average day could look like in decades to comes, when seas are a few feet higher.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
The rise of mail-in balloting has added fuel to both sides of the argument, with supporters of voter ID saying proof of citizenship should be required before a ballot is sent or when someone registers to vote.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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