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
Others argue the uptick in prices is just a lull before another downturn.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Bryant told state officials this year that McFadden’s fiscal year 2027 budget request wouldn’t include a request to reopen Jail North as a juvenile detention center despite an uptick in public discussion about that possibility, the Observer reported previously.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
California has seen an uptick in wildfires, from Siskiyou County to San Diego.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The South's worsening drought has led to a large uptick in wildfire activity in the area this year.
—Kyle David, ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Bryant told state officials this year that McFadden’s fiscal year 2027 budget request wouldn’t include a request to reopen Jail North as a juvenile detention center despite an uptick in public discussion about that possibility, the Observer reported previously.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
California has seen an uptick in wildfires, from Siskiyou County to San Diego.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The South's worsening drought has led to a large uptick in wildfire activity in the area this year.
—Kyle David, ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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The raise was the 15th consecutive increase by the Fed and the first since Ben Bernanke took over as chairman of the FOMC.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Strava Muscle Maps As well as being consistent with an increase in the popularity of strength training, even as an add-on discipline for runners and cyclists, the improvement in Strava’s muscle maps feature is in harmony with wearable tech itself.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The second is the readily available and more accessible medical aesthetic industry, which received a boost during the pandemic with the normalization of treatments.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Sandy soil is also suitable as long as it is amended with compost to improve drainage and add a nutrient boost.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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And anyone invested in the equity market has benefited hugely from the S&P 500 Index’s 90% gain since the end of 2022.—
Conor Sen,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Warsh says productivity gains from artificial intelligence will help the economy grow more quickly without spurring inflation, enabling the Fed to reduce borrowing costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The theory was that West Ham could afford to pay more in rent if revenues were on the rise but there was also an important financial caveat should dark days return.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Returning to the treacherous halls of Reagan High, Jawbreaker The Musical is described as a high-gloss teen thriller that follows the rise—and unraveling—of a ruthless clique of teenage girls whose reign of power takes a deadly turn.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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