as in to rise
to move or extend upward
at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you
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Recent Examples of upturn
Scharon Harding, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
And the aim of travel is to upturn those.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2023
James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The outage highlights how extensive people's reliance on technology has become and how an error based on something as trivial as a calendar date can upturn entire businesses and disrupt people's day.
—Scharon Harding, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
And the aim of travel is to upturn those.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2023
Noun
Internally, the upturn in availability was viewed by the Anfield hierarchy as very much a collective effort, given how Peeters had been integrated into the existing medical and sports science structure.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upturn
Verb
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Over the years, Franklin has risen from special teams ace to every-down linebacker.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shift comes amid rising government instability in Africa.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The upswing in global oil prices could drain political momentum for enforcing stronger sanctions against Russia.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Because of crypto’s integration into traditional finance, Chen believes that an upswing is coming but that the timeline is uncertain.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Combined flows from Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates were set to climb almost 600,000 barrels a day from the same period in January, according to data from Vortexa Ltd.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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These include squatting, hinging, stepping, pushing, pulling and stabilizing your core — the mechanics behind getting up from a chair, picking something up off the floor, opening and closing doors, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance to avoid falls.—
Dana Santas Feb 28,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yardeni included a chart of durable goods inflation to show just how much tariffs have added to the pain in the pocketbook, the first upsurge since pandemic-era inflation driven by supply-chain constraints.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Now, bids to the Sweet 16 are becoming routine for the ascending program.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Canales took a brief break from scouting prospects at Lucas Oil Stadium to attend the first half of the Hornets’ victory over the Pacers, showing support for Lee and his ascending squad, a Panthers spokesperson told The Charlotte Observer.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alpha's first-stage booster broke apart just after stage separation, generating a pressure wave that affected the upper stage's thrust.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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At more than 41 feet tall, Centaur V is equipped with two engines of its own providing 23,825 pounds of thrust, making more complex missions to extreme orbital heights possible.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Looking ahead, highs are set to soar to the 70s on both Friday and Saturday.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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If prices soar, the regime’s export income will follow.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Creatures living in those dark, stable depths were insulated from the oxygen decline and environmental upheaval that devastated species in shallower waters.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The trilateral trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US could require annual reviews if Washington refuses to sign an extension, risking huge trade upheaval, Ottawa warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Upturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturn. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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