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

Rolling sections upward and positioning rollers close to the roots can create lift where hair tends to fall flat, a technique that matters as much as the tool itself. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 Libertyville has budgeted upward of $42 million for the project, which broke ground in early June. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward

Adjective

With the midterms now days away, the complaint is part of an urgent effort to discredit Peltola in a must-win Senate race that could easily determine the upper chamber’s majority.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
On cloudless days, sunlight bathes the upper levels, giving the wood flourishes a warm glow.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 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

Adverb

In the exclusive first-look clip above, O’Connor artfully grapples with his longing to return to music, hugging a past version of himself playing the violin as his face bleeds from a boxing injury.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Hours later, vandals smashed scores of windows around the corner and ransacked stores as neighbors watched in horror from apartments above.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of above

Adjective

Resilience should be evaluated as an investment rather than dismissed as overhead or a hedge.

— Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Napoli appeared to be coasting to victory against Roma after a stunning overhead kick from Frank Anguissa and a Scott McTominay header.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of overhead

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

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