UPWARDS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of upward

as in upper

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adverb

variants or upwards

as in skyward

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Adjective

In fact, the Federal Reserve hiked rates last month and is likely to raise them further as the resilient economy keeps upward pressure on prices. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 In theory, an onrush of investment in activities like chip manufacturing and data center construction could put upward pressure in general on consumer prices, unless the demand is offset by a new supply of goods and services. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Adverb

But at the same time, the strong growth in jobs could push upward on inflation. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Runaway usage has driven these costs upward, with one company reportedly spending $500 million on Claude licenses in one month. — Jaime Meritt, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward

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Adjective

Nationally, Democrats picked up seven Senate seats Tuesday, gaining firm control of the upper chamber and making major inroads in Republican strongholds such as Texas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
The company also develops engines for upper-stage and in-space applications, giving it several propulsion options across different mission profiles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of upper

Adverb

Powerus says this arrangement keeps the antenna pointed skyward as the aircraft changes orientation during its transition to forward flight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
As the first-stage booster separated from the cargo Dragon spacecraft, the light show began unfolding not only over the Space Coast, but for those who looked skyward hundreds of miles away.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of skyward

Adjective

The news comes as the streamer cuts from its uppermost ranks and implements layoffs that will affect roughly 1,000 people, the company’s biggest cut since 2022.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
In 2022, Lake Mead's dropping level exposed Las Vegas' uppermost drinking water intake.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uppermost

Adjective

Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
This team’s confidence needs to remain uplifted, but that’s going to be monumental task to manage if the blowouts begin the pile up.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of uplifted

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