UPTICK Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

uptick

noun

ˈəp-ˌtik

Definition of uptick

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 Extreme rainfall and warming ocean temperatures due to climate change are driving the uptick. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 Spearheaded by film commissioner Marysela Zamora, the market expects to host 900 business meetings among a host of international players numbering some 350, an uptick from last year’s 275. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 July 2026 Daily attendance is capped at 55,000 visitors a day — a 10% uptick from 2025 — and tickets have often sold out in previous years. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 The currently airing Season 9, which received a nomination for its season premiere, hasn’t really seen a notable uptick in quality or in buzz, making its return to the Emmys stage a little baffling. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptick

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Noun

June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said this week – an increase driven by long-range Russian missiles that have struck urban residential buildings.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
That hugely successful group also helped drive other major changes in the nation’s music-consumption habits, like an increase in CD sales.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.

— India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
For formal events, heels from Kate Spade, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Steve Madden, usually featuring a platform sole to offer her a boost.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of boost

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Issues of potential fertility decline in this male population also need to be addressed, as well as signs of high testosterone including sleep issues, excess body hair, liver disease, weight gain and mood disorders.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
But without housing, any gains from those programs could be short-lived, Montalvo said.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of gain

Noun

One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The coaching staff thought the talent the team inherited, with the addition of a few bargain signings, was better than the numbers showed.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of addition

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With the rise in second-screen watching and secondary content — such as reactions, predictions, commentary, and styling formats — before and after the matches, the opportunity for brands has been enormous.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The eight-part Spanish-language drama, inspired by real events, is set in 1980s Lima, Peru, and follows the rise of an elite law school cabal that infiltrates academia, politics, and organized crime.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

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