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Recent Examples of upward
Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Holes are drilled at an upward angle, leading to a central chamber where the bees then fall into a glass jar that traps them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Hanging plants above seating areas or along a pergola pulls the eye upward and makes the patio feel more enclosed — the final wall of your outdoor room.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The magma had significant upward momentum.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Holes are drilled at an upward angle, leading to a central chamber where the bees then fall into a glass jar that traps them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Over a season or two, what began as a few hopeful tendrils becomes a green wall that filters views and invites the eye upward.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Hanging plants above seating areas or along a pergola pulls the eye upward and makes the patio feel more enclosed — the final wall of your outdoor room.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
Adjective
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He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessible rooms cluster near reception on upper levels, convenient for restaurants but requiring maximum logistics to reach pools or beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The first four Atlas V Amazon Leo missions sent 27 of the broadband satellites skyward.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The case hasn't quite been closed for Van Gaver, who is still looking skyward for Finn.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An aisle seat 33 in block 146, row 32 of the lower deck listed as easy access standard was listed at $207,000, while a category two seat in the last row of the uppermost third deck was listed at $138,000 for block 310, row 26, seat 23.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Four additional bedrooms on the uppermost two floors each have a private bath.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Consider the kitchen, where the sun tracks across the island throughout the day thanks to the skylights above.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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,
26 Apr. 2026
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The shape and size would fit easily under your plane seat or in the overhead compartment for your next trip, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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