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adjective

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
At the same time, locking in a mortgage rate today could be the smart move, if only to protect against any upward movement still ahead. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The conflict has spread to other countries, including Lebanon, Yemen and Saudi Arabia, adding more upward pressure on oil prices. — Andrea Shalal, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Adverb
Estimates say upward of 20,000 protestors who took to the streets of Iran earlier this year demanding freedom have been murdered by the government. — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 There are glistening construction workers and disembodied skirts blowing upwards from the convected wind of subway grates and cabs again, a heat-wave dream loop. — Literary Hub, 23 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
  • On some Subaru engines, accessing the upper oil pan section can be considerably more labor-intensive than replacing the lower pan gasket.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Winnie is an elevated take on a casual sneaker, thanks to the chic colorways and leather upper.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of upper
Adverb
  • Considering the condition the vehicle is in, that number figures to climb skyward in the days to come.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bathed in the glow of the late-afternoon light, the firefighters look skyward, squinting into the sun.
    — Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of skyward
Adjective
  • The duo’s Black/White/Metallic Silver makeup features the same croc texture placement on its two uppermost side panels, but shifts from the matte finish seen on the Enigma Stone pair for a glossy, patent leather-like sheen on its black croc cutouts.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • One design quibble — at its uppermost reaches, the limestone is just a bit too close to the narrow edge of the steel canopy.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Adverb
  • Explore the interactive map above to watch a custom video following Vinny’s journey through the Northeast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Our study linked above found that deadlines and delivery pressure are the top barriers to validating AI output.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 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 living room flows into the kitchen and dining room, separated by floating walls that give the beams overhead room to breathe.
    — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On a Wednesday night, the overhead lights are dimmed, the industrial fans are whirring and Chrishana Simon is gliding around the makeshift roller rink.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of overhead
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of uplifted

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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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