1
: an upward swing
2
: a marked increase or improvement
a dramatic upswing in profits
—often used in the phrase on the upswingher career is on the upswing
Examples of upswing in a Sentence
an upswing of the arms
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Today's talkers Prepare for an upswing in car prices.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
This week’s upswing also brings Prudential back up to retest its most recent swing high in late February, meaning a break above current levels would create a higher high and suggest a new uptrend phase.
—David Keller, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Investors who wait for confirmation that the worst is over frequently miss these sharp upswings.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Palantir's stock is suddenly tumbling after a big upswing to start 2025.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
This week’s upswing also brings Prudential back up to retest its most recent swing high in late February, meaning a break above current levels would create a higher high and suggest a new uptrend phase.
—David Keller, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Investors who wait for confirmation that the worst is over frequently miss these sharp upswings.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Palantir's stock is suddenly tumbling after a big upswing to start 2025.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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upswing
noun
up·swing
ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 
: an upward swing
especially
: a marked increase or improvement (as in activity)
business is on the upswing
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