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Definition of upwardnext
as in upper

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adverb

variants or upwards
as in skyward

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Recent Examples of upward
Adjective
Financial markets are also anticipating the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates next month, putting additional upward pressure on bond yields. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 In comparison, the human brain has upward of 86 billion neurons, connected by some 100 trillion synapses. — Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Adverb
The other part was pushed upward using a magnetic pulse and then switched into a state with no magnetic field to simulate free fall under gravity. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Come summer, The Lookup opens on the roof and the party moves upward, with cocktails shaken under the glitter of the Empire State Building. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
  1. upper
  2. skyward
  3. uppermost
  4. above
  5. topmost
  6. overhead
  7. uplifted
Adjective
  • But there are some lower-tier quarterbacks who impressed and some upper-tier QBs who had rough debuts.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • State governments also sit in Germany’s upper house of parliament, which has to approve some government legislation.
    — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of upper
Adverb
  • Across the lot in an unused patch of pavement, pops of bright orange and yellow reach skyward toward the imposing barbed wire that’s laced atop metal security bars.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Webb, which suffered many years of delays before reaching space, Roman arrived at the launch pad nine months before NASA’s commitment to send it skyward by May 2027.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of skyward
Adjective
  • Significant gaps between the uppermost rungs at companies and other executives run through much of Pearl Meyer’s Q2 2026 Market Intelligence Survey.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The radar will be able to reach anywhere from several yards below the planet's surface to the uppermost layers of surface material.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Adverb
  • According to Experian, borrowers with a credit score of 760 or above tend to secure the best possible interest rates.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The rent from the offices above would presumably continue to bring the network some income.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of above
Adjective
  • For now, Vans will need to ensure the brand continues to garner brand heat to stay topmost in consumers’ minds.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of topmost
Adjective
  • The modern lamp is a classic for living rooms where overhead lighting is a non-starter.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bright flames shot out of an overhead compartment as flight attendants ran down the smoky aisle with fire extinguishers.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of overhead
Adjective
  • But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
    — Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of uplifted

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