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
The initiative hosts gatherings for family offices and said it’s seen an uptick in demand.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Photograph by Joseph Duarte The uptick in fusion pizzerias owes in large part to new technology.
—Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
The mere fact that people feel more comfortable seeking out and sharing a neurodivergent diagnosis could also contribute to the uptick in numbers.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the uptick, there appears to be a still widening divide particularly between political factions, with Democrats showing higher levels of trust and Republicans showing lower levels, a polarization that became more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Photograph by Joseph Duarte The uptick in fusion pizzerias owes in large part to new technology.
—Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
The mere fact that people feel more comfortable seeking out and sharing a neurodivergent diagnosis could also contribute to the uptick in numbers.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the uptick, there appears to be a still widening divide particularly between political factions, with Democrats showing higher levels of trust and Republicans showing lower levels, a polarization that became more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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One of the most striking findings was an increase in participants' sense of self-efficacy, which rose significantly among those who completed the program.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dallas announced there will be an 8.61 percent average overall price increase.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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In addition to premiering on MGM+ in the U.S., Robin Hood will be available on MGM+ platforms in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The heartfelt homage showcased childhood and family photos, eventually tracing the boy band’s rise to international superstardom since its inception on The X Factor U.K. in 2010.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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This rise in migration has also led to a backlash against migrants in destination countries, including the United States.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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