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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Verb
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026 -
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Along with similar four-year deals — longer than the industry three — ratified in recent weeks by unions representing writers and actors, the DGA agreement adds to the likelihood of long-term labor peace despite many other industry upheavals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The rule, adopted before the 2020 season but not implemented until this year due to the upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, states that a team cannot use a position player on the mound unless there is a difference of six or more runs between the two teams.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The lab is now investigating whether the same lysosomal dysfunction in old stem cells plays a role in leukemia, a disease whose incidence climbs sharply with age.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Pulse pressure also typically widens with age, as the systolic pressure climbs and the diastolic pressure dips.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
14 June 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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Hilton ascends in polling as Bianco falls behind As the leading Republican candidate, according to recent polling, including the April CBS News survey, Hilton's campaign has centered around the state's cost-of-living crisis.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Verb
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But celebrity nail artist Eri Ishizu ups the ante and goes with these small metal studs for a nice touch.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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That ups the pressure on the Patriots to get a deal done with one of their cornerstone players.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Where this installment really soars, however, is in the development of Rocky and Apollo’s relationship.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The top lifts off and converts into a pendant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Players can’t put pen to paper until the moratorium lifts just after noon on July 6.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Upturns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturns. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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