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verb

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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
  • The intrigue: Bond markets sold off on the news, driving an upturn in yields amid diminished prospects for Fed rate cuts.
    Courtenay Brown, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The shift is notable because the major indices have overbought downturns that contrast with UBER’s oversold upturn.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The actress’ hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Anderson continues to go makeup-free, and went more relaxed with her hair too: a simple blowout of her long blonde hair for the day, and a soft chignon for the evening.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $95 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • What To Know The median monthly housing payment hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3 percent from 2023 and 86 percent from 2019, according to .
    Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Despite all of that controversy, Hegseth’s prospects for confirmation have been on an upswing for weeks.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The company’s refinance volume rose in the quarter to $13.3 billion, up from $6.5 billion in the previous quarter, portending an upswing in momentum in the refinance market, even with higher interest rates on the table.
    Alena Botros, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Meester wore a sequined light green gown with a plunging neckline, accessorized with a diamond necklace and matching bracelet, with her hair pulled back in a messy bun.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Hairdos were also polished—Zoe Kravitz wore a slicked bun which, much like their names, matched Zoe Saldana.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That means Kelce can ascend to No. 1 on the list with 343 receiving yards in the playoffs.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
  • With the addition of the new dates, the 27-year-old from Sinaloa goes bicoastal, a reflection of his rapidly ascending stardom.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, however, companies have faced pressure to revoke DEI policies amid an upsurge of conservative backlash and a Supreme Court decision effectively ending affirmative action in college admissions.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • An upsurge in the U.S. is prominent since exports became legal in 2016 and then the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The eight-episode series follows Meghan in the kitchen, garden and even a stop at the beehive, sharing lifestyle tips and tricks.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Items include clothes, glasses, books, backpacks, goats, chickens, pigs, sheep, beehives, community wells, meals, emergency shelter, therapy sessions, safe births for mothers, car seats and more.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2024

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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