upwelling

noun

Definition of upwellingnext
as in upsurge

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Recent Examples of upwelling Strong coastal upwelling — which brings cool, nutrient-rich water to the surface — could help buffer parts of the West Coast from the worst impacts, according to NOAA Fisheries. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 According to Scripps, the warm water temperatures are not being driven by El Niño or warming at the equator, but by persistent high-pressure systems that reduce winds and upwelling, a movement that pulls colder nutrient-rich water to the surface. — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Enbridge found an upwelling of groundwater there in August 2022, nearly a year after construction on the 340-mile Minnesota segment of Line 3 came online in 2021. — Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025 In transcripts of hearings of the notorious House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), Garber finds an upwelling of voices from the literary past, among them Christopher Marlowe, the revenge dramatist Thomas Kyd, and, from first to last, Shakespeare, Shakespeare, Shakespeare. — Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upwelling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upwelling
  1. upsurge
  2. upheaval
  3. thrust
  4. upturn
  5. uptrend
  6. uplifting
  7. upswing
  8. upthrust
Noun
  • But trading that against the potential benefit of many years of upsurge?
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Visiting New York shortly after September 11th, Habermas was alienated by an upsurge of patriotic blather and xenophobia.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of upsurge
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  • The rebuild of the talent line-up comes after the upheaval at the program that has occurred since Bari Weiss joined CBS News as edtior in chief in October.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • That led to political upheaval in several nations, including the United Kingdom and France.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of upheaval
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  • This means that even small, continuous pushes in thrust can be enough to make changes in orbital position.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • The project included replacing sections of the penstock, installing new vent piping and constructing a new concrete thrust block.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of thrust
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  • The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Definition of upturn
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  • As for risk management, use the breakout at the 200-week level as your support and use the current uptrend around $185 as your ultimate level to exit the trade as the pattern has failed.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of uptrend
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  • While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of uplifting
Noun
  • But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • Overreliant Before the pandemic, there was a sense that Sacramento was on an upswing, said Fat, of the L Street restaurant.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of upswing
Noun
  • Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
  • From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
    — Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Definition of upthrust

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