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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upturns
Verb
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The vaccination campaign for measles was disrupted during Bangladesh's recent political upheavals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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When temperatures drop, gas demand climbs, and constrained pipelines that supply the region reach capacity, pushing up electric prices.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The ride, a family drop tower-style ride, typically ascends over 20 feet in the air, then drops rapidly.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Silver Nova ups Silversea’s suite categories, with a whopping 15 choices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hitting menopause before 45 means spending additional years with less bone-protecting estrogen in your system, which ups your risk of osteoporosis and fractures.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Monday's afternoon forecast soars into the 70s and 80s for many neighborhoods.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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There is a spider making a home in Southern California that’s the size of your palm and soars through the air riding the wind.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cushion lifts to reveal a space large enough to hold board games or an extra blanket.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East could also push food prices higher in the coming months as a spike in diesel prices lifts transportation costs.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Upturns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturns. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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