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
In almost every situation, a rinse-and-repeat process for crafting customer stories resulted in an uptick in lead-to-sales conversation rates, shorter sales cycles and larger average order values.
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Jehan Lalkaka, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Airbnb has noted an uptick in rural destination bookings among Gen Z UK travelers this spring and summer compared with the previous year, with the three-night group getaway emerging as the preferred format.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Historically, there's an uptick in gun violence during the summer months, partially because there are more unsupervised kids outside.
—Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This week’s cab crashings come amid an uptick in on-the-go break-ins on the subway system.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
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Jehan Lalkaka, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Airbnb has noted an uptick in rural destination bookings among Gen Z UK travelers this spring and summer compared with the previous year, with the three-night group getaway emerging as the preferred format.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Historically, there's an uptick in gun violence during the summer months, partially because there are more unsupervised kids outside.
—Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This week’s cab crashings come amid an uptick in on-the-go break-ins on the subway system.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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That was the largest increase in the plant’s more than 30-year history, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since 2019, the National Poison Data System has fielded a nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to overdoses or side effects from injectable weight loss drugs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Other recent call-ups, like Nick Sogard and Mickey Gasper, have also given the lineup a boost.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Dell said Thursday that its server unit had gotten a massive boost from widening AI adoption, challenging analysts’ assessment that demand for the business was already reflected in the stock price.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Each productivity gain becomes a fresh opportunity for business owners to maximize their own gains while using the same technology to further control their employees.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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In facilities processing millions of parcels each day, even small gains in efficiency can translate into significant operational and economic advantages.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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In addition to the all-hours gym, there is a squash court for those who want to practice their serve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Pulte will remain as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHFA director in addition to acting as national intelligence director.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Geopolitical tensions, overseas conflicts and a rising oil price all contributed to a rise in mortgage rates.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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New figures suggested price rises may already be gathering pace, with the eurozone reporting inflation well above the European Central Bank’s target.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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