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
The organization’s over 400 partners across the state — which include food pantries in communities and at schools — have also been seeing upticks in people using their services.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
And food pantries have seen upticks in demand since late 2022, a result of soaring grocery prices.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the biggest upticks from last year is in the concentration of spending around sales events.
—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
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
And food pantries have seen upticks in demand since late 2022, a result of soaring grocery prices.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the biggest upticks from last year is in the concentration of spending around sales events.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upticks
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Virginia, which has more data centers than any other state, is bracing for major electric rate increases after having seen electricity costs rise by only about 3 percent over the last year.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That could be undone, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said, if the subsidies go back to previous, reduced levels at the end of the year, when increases to the financial aid expire.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both also got boosts from outside organizations, some of which are not required to disclose their donors, in the form of mailers or billboards.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Awards tied to market cap gains are paired with operational achievements.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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China is the world’s largest emitter but has simultaneously delivered about two-thirds of recent additions in solar and wind capacity, as well as of electric vehicles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Upticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upticks. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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