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Recent Examples of upward
Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The French fashion market is currently experiencing a robust period of growth, with data from Joor indicating a significant upward trajectory through the start of 2026.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
Meanwhile, incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to shrink the central bank’s balance, adding more upward pressure on yields.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The French fashion market is currently experiencing a robust period of growth, with data from Joor indicating a significant upward trajectory through the start of 2026.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Adverb
In the entrance hall, Viola’s video Bodies of Light plays next to a staircase that twists upwards like a ribbon.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
Adjective
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Recently, Unitree launched a low-cost upper-body humanoid robot starting at 26,900 yuan ($ 4290), featuring modular bases and up to 31 degrees of freedom.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Afternoon highs climb into the upper 60s to low 70s, with light winds.—
Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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On the left side of the banner, a red fist rises skyward out of the rubble of Gaza; on the right, a green one that recalls an olive tree.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Its headscarp, the uppermost boundary of a landslide or rockfall, sat roughly 1,025 meters above sea level.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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The uppermost registers are just crisp enough to provide clarity and presence, despite the massive low-end.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Listen to the full interview by clicking on the play button above.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Outside is a toxic hellscape that is only visible on big screens in the silo’s topmost level.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
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A couple more en suite bedrooms can also be found on this floor, with the topmost level holding two more bedrooms and the lower level decked out with a media room, a gym, a wine cellar, an in-law suite with its own entrance, and access to a two-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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This is best delivered through drip irrigation rather than overhead watering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.—
Scot Paltrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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