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
One of the biggest upticks from last year is in the concentration of spending around sales events.
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Alex Vuocolo, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Both of those numbers mark three-point upticks on the same questions from August.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Declining death rates Breast cancer death rates were relatively steady during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, but have been steadily declining since 1989, aside from a few years with upticks.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
But while scams continue to frequently target older demographics, one of the most dramatic upticks concerns younger populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Researchers say an increase in killings often comes with major political changes—Colombia and the Philippines both saw upticks in attacks against defenders following the elections of authoritarian presidents Ivan Duque and Rodrigo Duterte in 2018 and 2016.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The Oscars and the Emmys had recent upticks in viewership after a significant long-term decrease in people watching awards shows, according to the AP.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
So, what’s driving the upticks?
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent upticks in mortgage troubles are somewhat expected.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Alex Vuocolo, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Both of those numbers mark three-point upticks on the same questions from August.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Declining death rates Breast cancer death rates were relatively steady during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, but have been steadily declining since 1989, aside from a few years with upticks.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
But while scams continue to frequently target older demographics, one of the most dramatic upticks concerns younger populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Researchers say an increase in killings often comes with major political changes—Colombia and the Philippines both saw upticks in attacks against defenders following the elections of authoritarian presidents Ivan Duque and Rodrigo Duterte in 2018 and 2016.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The Oscars and the Emmys had recent upticks in viewership after a significant long-term decrease in people watching awards shows, according to the AP.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
So, what’s driving the upticks?
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent upticks in mortgage troubles are somewhat expected.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upticks
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And that’s while thousands of rental units sit unoccupied within Nashville’s inner highway loop, following a development boom that some development firms predict will lead to rent increases by 2027.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Index items that have seen the biggest increases so far are snacks like peanuts and potato chips.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Although those companies have driven enormous market gains over the past several years, many Wall Street analysts fear that the AI market has become a bubble — powered by unsustainable gains that are driven more by FOMO than fundamentals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even short, steady sessions a few times a week can add up to meaningful gains in muscle, metabolism, and overall health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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The pressure is on Minasian and his scouting group to make shrewd additions to that list of invitees while also making good evaluations of their internal solutions.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Use just one to three large informal dahlias with smaller additions like spray roses, cosmos, eucalyptus, or larkspur.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Upticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upticks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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