Synonyms of uptick

uptick

noun

ˈəp-ˌtik 

as in increase

something added (as by growth)

an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• boost
• gain
• addition
• rise
• raise
• proliferation
• increment
• expansion
• augmentation
• accrual
• addendum
• step-up
• accretion
• supplement
• accumulation
• plus
• continuation
• spike
• more
• upturn
• collection
• extension
• jump
• gathering
• complement
• uptrend
• assemblage
• appendix
• accession
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• decrease
• decline
• loss
• depletion
• shrinkage
• diminution
• fall
• lowering
• abatement
• lessening
• decrement
• falloff
• drop-off
• diminishment
• deduction
• step-down
• subtraction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uptick

Homelessness in Nashville has been on the rise, according to the city's Homelessness Planning Council, which in December 2025 estimated that roughly 4,300 people experience homelessness in the city, an uptick of more than 30% in less than a year. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026

The survey results paint a growing concern for Michaels, who sees a possible uptick of healthcare students needing to rely on prediction markets, betting and other non-traditional revenue drivers for school. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Engelbert will meet with the executive committee of the players’ union on Tuesday to discuss the recent uptick in online hatred and threats directed toward players. — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Instead, there would be an uptick in compound disasters, as one extreme piles upon another. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026