UPTURNS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of upturn

as in rises

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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upturns

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noun

plural of upturn

as in upheavals

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Verb

South Korea's strong economic growth has been driven largely by semiconductor exports as global demand for computing power rises with the AI boom.

— Lim Hui Jie,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
For those graduating from the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne (ECSCP), which was folded into the IFM in 2019 and focuses on fashion and couture craft and technique, the ratio rises to nearly 100 percent.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of rises

Noun

Against encroaching social upheavals, the sovereign was resolutely the center of a mercantilist universe.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The underlying motivation for African policymakers is to untether their economies from commodity cycles and, by extension, the upheavals that come with them.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of upheavals

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The price climbs to $55 during peak travel periods, including Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, if passengers pay at least 24 hours before departure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
As the United States climbs this escalation ladder, Washington needs to explain how additional military action will lead to a sustainable peace and a more secure regional order.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of climbs

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As Raman ascends to mayor, the City Council must address other questions as well.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
The store is anchored by a central staircase with a wrought-iron banister that ascends sinuously to the second floor, where Kiton is introducing a more intimate space dedicated to customization and made-to-measure.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of ascends

Verb

And to up the watch’s resilience, LV put the 37 mm case through a patented treatment that ups its hardness factor by nearly six times.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
The relatively new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center ups the onboard wellness game, emphasizing a holistic approach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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