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
Cayla Seder, macro multi-asset strategist at State Street, told CNBC that her firm’s data shows a recent uptick in prices for household goods and electronics.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 May 2025
If there is an uptick, Perkins is concerned that families could now be left without assistance for funeral planning or grief counseling.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
There had been a little sort of controversy uptick in California because in 2014 there was an outbreak of measles at Disneyland and at that point California had one of the loosest vaccine requirements in the country and had what’s called a personal belief exemption.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2025
In June, July and August, United expects to fly nearly 50 million passengers, about a 3 million passenger uptick from last year’s summer.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 May 2025
If there is an uptick, Perkins is concerned that families could now be left without assistance for funeral planning or grief counseling.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
There had been a little sort of controversy uptick in California because in 2014 there was an outbreak of measles at Disneyland and at that point California had one of the loosest vaccine requirements in the country and had what’s called a personal belief exemption.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2025
In June, July and August, United expects to fly nearly 50 million passengers, about a 3 million passenger uptick from last year’s summer.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
Noun
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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In addition, the team has added perks to the shop-keeping element, so boosts don’t just happen during runs.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In addition, voters in 18 states and Mexico City were choosing some 1,800 regional judges.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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In addition, there will be two virtual public hearings on Tuesday, June 3, at noon and 6 p.m. Residents can join using Cisco Webex.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The findings show that, between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among older adults in the U.S. saw a significant rise, with some groups showing especially sharp increases.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One of the clearest indicators of this shift is the growing rise and relevance of nontraditional finance.—
Liquidia,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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