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upsweep

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of upsweep
Noun
The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022 The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself. BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed. Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweep
Noun
  • Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 May 2025
  • Still, breaking a 21-game duck did not result in an upturn in form.
    Mark Critchley, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Her hair, styled by Jenny Cho, was pulled into a tight chignon.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
  • Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with minimal jewelry and makeup as the final touches.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
  • Keeler isn’t the first Notre Dame graduate to rise in the Navy ranks.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • At the same time, credit card debt—along with interest rates, which have climbed to over 22 percent—is on an upswing.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025
  • Observing National Teacher Appreciation Week America’s K-12 teachers have experienced a notable upswing in morale but have serious concerns about K-12 schools.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • This award-winning Japanese fish, known for its delicate, buttery flavor, is enveloped in a toasted brioche bun with shrimp pâté and fragrant lemongrass.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • In the next town over, White Stone’s Chesapeake Doughnut Co. also serves Blanchard’s coffee, along with classic and creative doughnut flavors and tasty sandwiches on homemade biscuits or buns made from doughnut dough.
    Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • The Rooms The resort's 148 guest rooms and 40 suites ascend toward the ocean in different tiers on flourishing mountainsides.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
  • Per the chart below, this would take NFLX past an ascending trendline starting from its December highs.
    Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The powder keg situation in the town is stoked primarily by the upsurge in Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by a white Minneapolis cop.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
  • The brief upsurge for markets in response to potential tariff negotiations, however, indicated eagerness among investors for a thaw in global trade tensions, Feinseth added.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The valley is rich with fields of wheat and barley, zucchini, tomatoes, and peas; groves of lemons, olives, and pomegranates; and thousands of beehives.
    Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
  • Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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