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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
The war’s upward pressure on prices reversed expectations that the Federal Reserve might opt to cut rates this year, with many analysts now forecasting the Fed to raise them instead. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Goldman also said the count could be higher because prior June payrolls have showed an upward bias on the first of the three estimates. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Adverb
The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Practically architectural in its precision, her hair is pulled straight back and upwards without a visible part to create a smooth, downright reflective surface from her hairline to the crown. — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 July 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
  • Goalkeepers endure frequent upper limb trauma, like finger dislocations, from high-force ball impacts, necessitating robust glove protection.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Rafael Devers hit two homers, the latter being a 463-foot shot that landed in the upper deck.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of upper
Adverb
  • Every few minutes, when the booming sound of fighter jets could be heard, or rather felt, many craned their necks and looked skyward.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Definition of skyward
Adjective
  • The thermometer hit 91 degrees F on the uppermost floor of a psychiatric unit, Lussiez said.
    — John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Yes and Keith Urban also enter the Official Album Downloads chart within the uppermost region.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of uppermost
Adverb
  • To fully stabilize the building, engineers may need to extend shoring 20 floors down to the foundation, and the sagging floors above.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of above
Adjective
  • Both rugs are off-white, with the topmost rug boasting a fringe border and plush texture, making the seating area feel even more comfortable.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • Spectators seated in the topmost section on Sunday night will be on eye level with the Truman balcony.
    — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of topmost
Adjective
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • In addition to the overhead storage above the main lower floor, the HS 640 has a wardrobe to the left of the entry door.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of overhead
Adjective
  • 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
  • For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
    — Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of uplifted

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