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
The Trump administration has acknowledged an uptick in the probability of a recession.
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Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Some signs point to even US citizens increasingly looking to Canada for their education: Reuters reported at least three Canadian universities had seen an uptick in interest and applications from American students.
—Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s an uptick from 55% in 2023 and 72% in early 2024.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Some signs point to even US citizens increasingly looking to Canada for their education: Reuters reported at least three Canadian universities had seen an uptick in interest and applications from American students.
—Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s an uptick from 55% in 2023 and 72% in early 2024.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
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The Courant recently reported that while most Connecticut communities are proposing modest tax increases of 1 to 4% and a few planning no changes at all, several were warning of heftier hikes, one nearly 20%.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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The value of the credits has increased rapidly as the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases requested by the companies.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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That will be enough to qualify for these profit boosts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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President Trump later noted the stock market's gains but declined to echo Bessent's view that the current economic standoff with China couldn't continue as is.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Such a move would extend its week to date gains to about 7.5%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the performers, the ceremony will honor Warren Zevon with the Musical Influence Award, and key behind-the-scenes figures like Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye with the Musical Excellence Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Career coaching now serves as a strategic investment in a student’s future, in addition to what is provided in university.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This stadium tour is obviously a testament to the sustained rise of both Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s career.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The rise and fall of Adult Check may have prevented more legally viable age verification systems from gaining traction.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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