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
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.
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Simmone Shah, Time, 16 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
Nationwide, there were small declines in 2015 and 2016, slight upticks in 2019 and 2020; a sharp drop of 32% in 2021 followed by three years of significant increases.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
There really is not a super clear causal link between greater use of social media and upticks in anxiety and depression among teens.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Despite the modest upticks in inflation last month, the Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next week for a third consecutive time.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Stores like Target, Walmart, Kohl's, Best Buy, Macy's and more tend to see huge upticks in crowds, which can cause checkout lines to balloon and make shopping annoying.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, city leaders continue to promise more cameras in response to crime upticks or large-scale public events, without offering evidence that more surveillance will bring more safety.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Simmone Shah, Time, 16 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
Nationwide, there were small declines in 2015 and 2016, slight upticks in 2019 and 2020; a sharp drop of 32% in 2021 followed by three years of significant increases.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
There really is not a super clear causal link between greater use of social media and upticks in anxiety and depression among teens.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Despite the modest upticks in inflation last month, the Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next week for a third consecutive time.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Stores like Target, Walmart, Kohl's, Best Buy, Macy's and more tend to see huge upticks in crowds, which can cause checkout lines to balloon and make shopping annoying.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, city leaders continue to promise more cameras in response to crime upticks or large-scale public events, without offering evidence that more surveillance will bring more safety.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upticks
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So on one hand, McKinsey estimates global demand for data center capacity at 19% to 22% increases each year from 2023 to 2030, for an over 300% increase in demand and something like 171 to 219 gigawatts a year of capacity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sign up with this welcome offer and gain access to dozens of same-game parlay boosts by clicking here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buoyed by those gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite secured new closing highs, with the former exceeding the 6,600 level for the first time.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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For franchisors with disciplined operations, strong unit economics, and clear development pipelines, the coming months represent an opportunity to consolidate gains, lock in growth, and prepare for what could be a more favorable interest rate environment heading into 2026.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Royals — who made a few quality starting additions — decided his best fit would be as a full-time relief pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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CultureBanx noted that these aren’t just shelf additions, they’re anchored by digital storytelling, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays that celebrate culture.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Upticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upticks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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