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Recent Examples of upswept
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
In March 2002, the United Kingdom’s National Hi-Tech Crime Unit arrested Gary McKinnon, a quiet 36-year-old Scot with elfin features and Spock-like upswept eyebrows.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 June 2011
The styling, identical for both models, was dramatic, featuring an extended fiberglass nose and an upswept spoiler at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
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Adjective
Brittany finished out the look with Chanel loafers, ankle socks and a Chanel logo necklace, plus hexagonal sunglasses to compliment her upswept hair.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
In March 2002, the United Kingdom’s National Hi-Tech Crime Unit arrested Gary McKinnon, a quiet 36-year-old Scot with elfin features and Spock-like upswept eyebrows.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 June 2011
The styling, identical for both models, was dramatic, featuring an extended fiberglass nose and an upswept spoiler at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswept
Verb
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The report also included recommendations related to training and dash-mounted and body-worn camera policies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Saturday felt eerily reminiscent as the Diamondbacks mounted a ninth-inning comeback.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The worker standing in its elevated compartment was taken onto an ambulance, according to spectators.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The elevated dwellings were found thanks to a combination of remote sensing and satellite imagery technology, said the University of Manchester.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, Winn ascended through the ranks at SDG&E, going from an associate engineer in 1986 to CEO in 2020.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Musk’s presence on X has been so dominant that some users may have forgotten that Yaccarino was technically the CEO.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Vaez says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — a dominant, multipronged military force — may see this as an opportunity for change.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswept. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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