UPTICKS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

upticks

noun

plural of uptick

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 That’s where the biggest upticks have been achieved previously. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 But whether those upticks are enough to pace Klint Kubiak’s offense is a primary concern going into training camp. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Workers are expected to continue to attempt to clear up the reflecting pool as summer tourism upticks ahead of the July 4th and America 250 celebrations. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 19 June 2026 Minnesota saw flat or negative numbers from December through March, before upticks the past two months. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Analytically, Goldschmidt has benefitted from upticks in his Barrel%, Launch Angle, Launch Angle Sweet-Spot%, xSLG and xwOBA. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 And for women’s styles in particular, growth has recently concentrated in looser fits like wide-leg and barrel jeans, with double-digit upticks. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 Momentum is also improving, as JNJ continues to see consecutive upticks in the weekly MACD histogram. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026 Kane argues that state and local leaders must implement reforms to address the decline in academic achievement, like those whose literacy programs helped spark recent upticks in reading scores. — Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026

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Noun

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, 14 July 2026
These devices have seen quicker and larger price increases compared to flagship devices, for which memory is now more than a quarter of the cost.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

Programs supporting newcomer students, English language learners and those seeking financial aid for postsecondary education all got boosts in the state budget.

— Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
But its new Penta Tandem panel tech delivers boosts in a few key areas, including HDR, brightness, and refresh rate.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

In 2025, Reid used Smith in the backfield, in the slot and out wide, and the additions of Walker and Demercado mean Smith should profile more as a package weapon and receiver in 2026.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Other recent additions include a garden gym and meeting room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

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