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
That’s solid growth, which has been reflected in the uptick in the rights fee cost through the years.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The uptick in graduate enrollment was a pleasant surprise, as most schools around the state were either flat or down in that category.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
But Afghan-Pakistan relations have soured amid an uptick in militant violence against Pakistan.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
At the same time, health care providers, teachers and school systems have reported an uptick in requests for ADHD assessments.
—Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The uptick in graduate enrollment was a pleasant surprise, as most schools around the state were either flat or down in that category.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
But Afghan-Pakistan relations have soured amid an uptick in militant violence against Pakistan.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
At the same time, health care providers, teachers and school systems have reported an uptick in requests for ADHD assessments.
—Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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That's a 5% increase from 9% last year and higher than 8% for 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This trend has followed a similar pattern across Europe, with Spain and Germany also seeing a boost in this system’s use after a quieter period.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s talent-friendly move could also give it a boost amid continuing trade tensions and tech rivalries with Washington, which has imposed export controls on chips and other advanced technology that are spurring China to develop its own.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, eating larger quantities of almonds over a period of time may contribute to weight gain.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Part of what’s driven the unexpected optimism have been industry sales and production holding up much better than expected, in addition to broader macroeconomics such as consumer spending being relatively stable.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then on Friday, the series announced another round of new additions headlined by Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, YouTuber Trisha Paytas, True Blood alum Sam Trammell, Till star Danielle Deadwyler, and over a dozen more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Reports of unruly visitor behavior have sparked public complaints and a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment that right-wing politicians have been quick to capitalize on.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shoulder and back stretches led to an immediate drop in blood pressure without a sharp rise in heart rate.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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