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Recent Examples of upward
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Bennett is optimistic the upward trend in domestic production will continue and Texas is set to remain a leader with the odds stacked in its favor.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
And even though both schools have been trending upward of late, both were listed as 100-1 long shots to win the championship at some point this season.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The growing demand for power due to a rash of AI data center construction has put upward pressure on the rates regulators allow utilities to charge their customers.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Bennett is optimistic the upward trend in domestic production will continue and Texas is set to remain a leader with the odds stacked in its favor.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
In 2026, the United States is expected to see upward of 2 million new cancer cases and more than 626,000 deaths related to the disease.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
And even though both schools have been trending upward of late, both were listed as 100-1 long shots to win the championship at some point this season.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
Adjective
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Extend upper cabinets to the ceiling, add interest with a waterfall island, and keep displays at a minimum for a clean and streamlined approach.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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In addition to their wide design and comfy soles, the upper material of the sneakers is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow during activities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The second half saw Sesko attempt another volley after a pass from Fernandes was sent skyward by Dorgu.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Suddenly the cell phone view pointed skyward, and shots rang out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the uppermost part is constructed of sheets of metal mesh, allowing light to stream down from above, all the way to the main floor.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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Next locate the uppermost three stars and use them to point the way to Andromeda, as shown in the finder chart above.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Watch the full interview above.—
ForbesTV,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the center of the fun is a drug called the Beauty, which can transform the ugliest duckling into the loveliest swan but after a while develops the unfortunate side effect described above, making hotness literal.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The use of generative AI and LLMs for mental health advice is ranked as the topmost use of such AI currently on an across-the-board basis (see my assessment of the usage rankings at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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And the new MXene film was not only more flexible than ITO, but also increased brightness by almost an order of magnitude by making the contact between the topmost light-emitting organic layer and the film more efficient.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Smyth used a pair of (clean) boxer shorts to cover the overhead fixture, and instantly, the entire mood changed.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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