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
Conversely, on offense, New York’s 117 points scored per 100 possessions keeps them in the top-10 (ninth) during that span but have seen an uptick in turnovers and a lack of ball movement before the two games leading into the Portland game on Sunday.
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Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
On a different note, couples may notice there’s an uptick in their partner’s wealth through more income or a bonus.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Kinda had been an uptick in their identity over the last couple of weeks.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Conversely, on offense, New York’s 117 points scored per 100 possessions keeps them in the top-10 (ninth) during that span but have seen an uptick in turnovers and a lack of ball movement before the two games leading into the Portland game on Sunday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
On a different note, couples may notice there’s an uptick in their partner’s wealth through more income or a bonus.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Kinda had been an uptick in their identity over the last couple of weeks.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Conversely, on offense, New York’s 117 points scored per 100 possessions keeps them in the top-10 (ninth) during that span but have seen an uptick in turnovers and a lack of ball movement before the two games leading into the Portland game on Sunday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Werner will be a welcome addition to the Quakes’ attack after the departure of Josef Martinez to Tijuana.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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In addition to gentle ribbing, the coat also captivated commenters.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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Marty Supreme — about an American table tennis star’s rise through the international circuit — also stars Odessa A'zion, Gwyneth Paltrow and Fran Drescher.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Complaints about the shelter showed that problems have festered for years, reaching a breaking point after a rise in animal deaths led the agency to lose its no-kill status and city officials to call for an audit.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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