as in rose
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 Synonyms for upturned
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Idaho Home Learning Academy launched in 2016 with about 250 students and has climbed to nearly 8,000 students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Beef prices climbed almost 16% over that span.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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While later albums such as 1979’s The Long Run also ascended to the platinum sales plateau before the group’s temporary dissolution in 1980, the content of Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California provides the foundation on which the Eagles’ long-term success has been built.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ian Roberts, a native of Guyana in South America and a former Olympic runner, ascended as an exuberant and inspiring leader over a two-decade career in urban education.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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With gyms closed and consumers confined at home, Peloton’s premium stationary bikes, treadmills, and subscription service soared in popularity.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Equipment stops such as driving with a broken taillight soared by 71%.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hussain ran outside and lifted her himself.—
Trevor Sochocki,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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In March 2022, the band made headlines by performing a one-off show at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium, becoming the first international act to play an Australian stadium after COVID-19 border restrictions were lifted.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks mounted a 9-0 run to get within one on a 3-pointer by Thompson.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Upturned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturned. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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