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
Analytically, Goldschmidt has benefitted from upticks in his Barrel%, Launch Angle, Launch Angle Sweet-Spot%, xSLG and xwOBA.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
So far, some businesses are reporting an uptick.
—Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
From there, Lamb would see an uptick in his PPG mark all the way until 2023.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The weather will still be mild, but the uptick in visitors during high season is stark and the city may be much more enjoyable in the shoulder seasons.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
So far, some businesses are reporting an uptick.
—Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
From there, Lamb would see an uptick in his PPG mark all the way until 2023.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The weather will still be mild, but the uptick in visitors during high season is stark and the city may be much more enjoyable in the shoulder seasons.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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The scale of Musk’s own net worth is now almost impossible to comprehend, such that, on Monday, SpaceX’s stock rallied, and Musk’s one-day gain was more than the net worth of Bill Gates, once the richest person in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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However, Nawrocki is a nationalist politician who has exploited anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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With the rise of AI, there is more need for data storage and that means more power and more water.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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