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

Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

One of most consequential boosts the administration has given the coal industry is rolling back a suite of anti-pollution rules, essentially giving older coal plants a longer lifespan.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.

— Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

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