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
Despite warnings a few years ago from Republicans that the elimination of cash bail would lead to upticks in crime in Chicago, the opposite has happened.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Roach and Uwazurike, in particular, will likely see upticks in their roles.
—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
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Roach and Uwazurike, in particular, will likely see upticks in their roles.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upticks
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full, according to a new analysis of collection rates by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office, measured roughly a month and a half after the due date.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Better procurement, supply chain savings and shifting to a heavier franchise business model are also signs of potential gains, according to Tower, even the restaurant industry enters an uncertain landscape.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Democrats think the district — which covers parts of Kane County — could be in play again, pointing to the party’s gains in collar counties in recent years.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two of the Bears' new additions played in the Super Bowl just last month.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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All in all, the three additions give Dallas breathing room in the secondary.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upticks. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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