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
The 47% uptick between the two formats far outpaces the year-over-year growth of the domestic box office at large.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 July 2025
Faurot followed that up with upticks in nearly every offensive statistic this past season, batting .307 for 67 hits, 16 homers and 51 RBIs on his way to being named First Team All-ACC.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
But some Gaston County residents and users of Carolina Threads trails are hesitant about the uptick in tourists the new trail might bring in.
—Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Yet two weeks before camp this summer, amid the citywide uptick in raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, organizers heard some students were staying home in fear.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 July 2025
Faurot followed that up with upticks in nearly every offensive statistic this past season, batting .307 for 67 hits, 16 homers and 51 RBIs on his way to being named First Team All-ACC.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
But some Gaston County residents and users of Carolina Threads trails are hesitant about the uptick in tourists the new trail might bring in.
—Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Yet two weeks before camp this summer, amid the citywide uptick in raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, organizers heard some students were staying home in fear.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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Gray’s Assembly vote As an assemblyman in 2017, Gray voted for Senate Bill 1, the legislation with the annual gasoline tax increases.—
David Lightman
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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In Porter County, 1,420 students used vouchers, a 302-student increase from the previous year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The state’s total prison population is up about 7% since the compensation boost took effect.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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In addition to the spread, total and moneyline markets, a bet on the method of victory or number of rounds will also qualify for this promo.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Their findings add strong evidence that the rise of animal husbandry forever shaped humanity’s relationship with disease, though the timing defied their expectations.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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