uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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Since that top, the selling has been so relentless that Tesla has dropped below the blue uptrend line that had been established until this quarter. John Navin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 However, from 2003 through most of 2007, EWG was in a long uptrend versus the S & P 500. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025 Yet a bare majority of S & P 500 stocks are in an uptrend and key macro bellwethers such as small-caps and industrials are back below Election Day levels. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025 Only Washington has shown an uptrend in new benefits filings. Dan Burns, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uptrend

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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