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Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Wildlife managers assure us bears are doing well, but is this sustainable — especially when the mortality rate keeps inching upward year after year?
—Molly Absolon, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Valdez Streaty suggested that lease pricing could trend upward after October, particularly for models that previously qualified for the full $7,500 credit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Scientists continued the effort, eventually accumulating data from upward of 7,000 healthy individuals.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Wildlife managers assure us bears are doing well, but is this sustainable — especially when the mortality rate keeps inching upward year after year?
—Molly Absolon, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
But too low interest rates can push upward on inflation, which has already been stubbornly stuck above the Fed’s 2% target.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Valdez Streaty suggested that lease pricing could trend upward after October, particularly for models that previously qualified for the full $7,500 credit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
Adjective
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Threw five gutsy innings in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series after overcoming painful spasms in his neck and upper right trapezius.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The fully handsewn boot features a tall, six-eyelet profile, a water-resistant full grain leather upper and a Vibram Cristy outsole that provides more practical traction on forest trails or city streets alike.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Fumes shot skyward, along with red clay dirt caught in the spewing gas, Charlotte Observer news parter WSOC reported.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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The crowd looked skyward as a military helicopter approached from Gaza, briefly diverting from its route to Ichilov Hospital to circle the square in a symbolic salute.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The execution of the simplex algorithm from start to finish, represented geometrically, involves finding the path — from, say, the bottom vertex to the uppermost point — that involves the fewest steps or, equivalently, traces the fewest edges.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory will study Earth's uppermost atmospheric layer.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The topmost dial sets the shutter speed, and the flat rear dial is used for menu navigation and to scroll through pictures during playback.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
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In China, the world’s topmost steelmaker, policy is murkier but capacity is huge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Testing and commissioning of systems are ongoing, including toll lanes at the Canadian port, where teams are verifying payment systems, barrier gates and overhead signs.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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