as in increase
something added (as by growth)
an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year
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Recent Examples of uptick
Does your child mock emotions, roll his eyes at equality, or show an uptick in irritability toward female teachers, or even you?
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Samantha Mann, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Kennedy's statement followed confirmation of a second pediatric measles fatality in Texas amid the broader national uptick in cases.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The uptick in sightings suggests that whales are exploring more habitat, opportunistically feeding when possible, and that more people are observing and reporting them, George said.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
But the recent uptick in listings suggests that as time goes on, people do end up moving.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Mann, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Kennedy's statement followed confirmation of a second pediatric measles fatality in Texas amid the broader national uptick in cases.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The uptick in sightings suggests that whales are exploring more habitat, opportunistically feeding when possible, and that more people are observing and reporting them, George said.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
But the recent uptick in listings suggests that as time goes on, people do end up moving.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak above 9% in June 2022, the Federal Reserve wants to drive the annual rate of price increases to 2%, a goal that remains elusive.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the complexities of contract negotiations extended far beyond the final proposals of 4% cost-of-living increases for teachers’ raises and thousands of additional staff members.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bates’ investment got a boost Friday when the U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $5.9 billion launch contract to send some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive satellites into space.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The initial drop in mortgage rates last week had housing watchers cheering a potential boost to the lackluster spring market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the European Union considers rolling back recent gains made by climate activists.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its durability, the rug is also easy to care for.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rise and challenges of golden visa Programs Golden visa programs, also known as immigrant investor programs, first gained traction in the 1980s when tax havens like St. Kitts and Nevis introduced them to attract wealthy individuals.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rivers such as the Red River of the South, the Arkansas, and the lower portion of the Missouri may experience a significant rise, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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