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 An uptick in consumer spending and an acceleration of investment made up the primary causes of economic growth in the third quarter, the government report noted. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Brown on whether the Knicks are fixed, cover for Towns’ uptick in turnovers, the little things Hart does that contribute to winning, and a look around the league. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 The uptick in earnings came as factory-gate prices rose at their fastest pace since mid-2022, driven by higher energy and raw material prices amid the Middle East conflict. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 If there were more imports, cattle prices would be depressed, but the modest uptick has not had an overwhelming impact on the industry. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptick

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Noun

Rain chances increase on Saturday to 80% and rise on Sunday to 90%, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Advertisement Article continues below this ad Some parks have seen particularly sharp increases in recent years.

— Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

The initial spending surge is climbing but losing steam as AI capex growth as a share of GDP slows, the boost from last year’s tax depreciation incentives fades, and the stock-market wealth effect cools.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Her sisters Ellie and Powell make up the rest of the trio, and the group has seen a massive boost in popularity over the past couple of years.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

Chinese automakers’ gains in Britain show how quickly consumers will consider a new competitor when the product delivers.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gain

Noun

The property evolved over the decades, with an expansion of the building around 1895, and another addition around 1930.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Batman’s nemesis is a billionaire with his own personal island for committing atrocities; Superman is traveling the world combating corporate abuse of laborers; this year’s new addition, Green Arrow, flat-out hunts CEOs.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of addition

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But, sea level rise is pushing them higher and higher, and experts say these higher-than-usual tides offer a taste of what an average day could look like in decades to comes, when seas are a few feet higher.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
The rise of mail-in balloting has added fuel to both sides of the argument, with supporters of voter ID saying proof of citizenship should be required before a ballot is sent or when someone registers to vote.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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