as in increases
something added (as by growth)
an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year
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Recent Examples of upticks
Roach and Uwazurike, in particular, will likely see upticks in their roles.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Prestige and mass notched respective upticks of 4 percent and 2 percent.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Precious metals investors just experienced one of the most impressive upticks in recent market history.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
And as children and teens become infected, flu then spreads in households, causing upticks in cases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The committee is already split between those worried about persistent inflation, who’d like to keep rates unchanged, and those who think that recent upticks in unemployment point to a stumbling economy that needs lower interest rates to bolster hiring.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Surveillance data from the past several flu seasons shows upticks in flu in January and February after late December spikes.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
With $5,000 / ozt already within sight, further upticks are now firmly part of the mood music.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Critics contend that universities that have taken the most Qatari money have seen the greatest upticks in anti-Israel and antisemitic activity.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Prestige and mass notched respective upticks of 4 percent and 2 percent.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Precious metals investors just experienced one of the most impressive upticks in recent market history.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
And as children and teens become infected, flu then spreads in households, causing upticks in cases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The committee is already split between those worried about persistent inflation, who’d like to keep rates unchanged, and those who think that recent upticks in unemployment point to a stumbling economy that needs lower interest rates to bolster hiring.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Surveillance data from the past several flu seasons shows upticks in flu in January and February after late December spikes.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
With $5,000 / ozt already within sight, further upticks are now firmly part of the mood music.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Critics contend that universities that have taken the most Qatari money have seen the greatest upticks in anti-Israel and antisemitic activity.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upticks
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Los Angeles Unified school officials said Tuesday that student participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses have risen above pre-pandemic levels, citing double-digit increases in enrollment and exams taken since the 2020-2021 school year.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The tax increases are to support raises and pension boosts of public employees, after wages lost value in the 2019 currency collapse, giving them the equivalent of an additional six months’ salary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Markets are keen to reduce their exposure, given geopolitical uncertainty and huge spending by tech giants, but do not want to miss out on future gains should the upward US trajectory continue.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, economic data show cooler inflation, steady income gains, and resilient consumer spending.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman, the grandson of legendary studio exec Lew Wasserman, arrived at LACMA as part of a wave of relatively young additions to a notoriously older board.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Simple additions to meals, like sprinkling chia on yogurt, can easily boost your intake.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Upticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upticks. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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