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 An uptick in consumer spending and an acceleration of investment made up the primary causes of economic growth in the third quarter, the government report noted. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Brown on whether the Knicks are fixed, cover for Towns’ uptick in turnovers, the little things Hart does that contribute to winning, and a look around the league. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 The uptick in earnings came as factory-gate prices rose at their fastest pace since mid-2022, driven by higher energy and raw material prices amid the Middle East conflict. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 If there were more imports, cattle prices would be depressed, but the modest uptick has not had an overwhelming impact on the industry. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptick

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Noun

Credit default swap price increases In the last month, the credit default swap price for CoreWeave is up 50%.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
That represents a substantial increase in output without adding unnecessary mass.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Bass said the Convention Center will give the city an economic boost and argued that the police raises kept the city from losing a much larger number of officers during her time in office.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
According to data from the Associated Press, Democrats have flipped eight House seats held by Republicans compared with two flips by the GOP, giving them a boost in the legislative body.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

The Rams still managed to rack up 513 yards of offense on the Broncos, including several big plays in which a Rams receiver was wide open, or several Bronco defenders missed tackles that turned a short gain into a big play.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
In the middle of the second quarter, the Tigers got to the red zone and had three consecutive plays with no gain (incomplete back shoulder comeback, stuffed Jamal Roberts run, incomplete pass to empty space).

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of gain

Noun

The 49ers’ bye week also came at a good time, with Mike Evans and Nick Bosa optimistic about returning and the addition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner providing another boost.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Greetham, known for his Broadway work in Newsies and his turn opposite Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Netflix’s The Prom, as well as roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, completes the new cast additions.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

Vistra and the midterm elections CNBC superstar and senior executive producer Max Meyers highlighted Vistra 's drop and the rise in favorability for Democrats to sweep the midterms.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Away from the elections, the briefing covers a new boom in fossil fuels driven by Big Tech and the latest research on the mysterious rise of colorectal cancer among young people.

— Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

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