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
Its share price rose 25% across 2025, following a 76% uptick over the previous year.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Taking a different tack, Cecil Smith, president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, which represents apartment owners, noted that an uptick in filings doesn’t necessarily translate to a major increase in evictions, and that the numbers need more analysis.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Critics contend that universities that have taken the most Qatari money have seen the greatest upticks in anti-Israel and antisemitic activity.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Overall streams of Prince‘s catalog have climbed 190 percent, with an 88 percent uptick in Gen Z streams.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Taking a different tack, Cecil Smith, president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, which represents apartment owners, noted that an uptick in filings doesn’t necessarily translate to a major increase in evictions, and that the numbers need more analysis.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Critics contend that universities that have taken the most Qatari money have seen the greatest upticks in anti-Israel and antisemitic activity.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Overall streams of Prince‘s catalog have climbed 190 percent, with an 88 percent uptick in Gen Z streams.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beck capitalized on that to get shorter gains and set up more manageable third-down situations.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to his political activism, Michael was involved with several charities, including serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation board.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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When armed federal agents roll into residential neighborhoods under vague authority and maximal posture, the odds of catastrophe rise fast.—
Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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