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Recent Examples of upside
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
There’s also definitely untapped upside for Barkley as a receiver — his 3.8 receiving PPR PPG was more than a full point lower than his previous career low.
—Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
The upside of remaining at 250 pounds is that his body composition features more muscle and less fat.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
There’s also definitely untapped upside for Barkley as a receiver — his 3.8 receiving PPR PPG was more than a full point lower than his previous career low.
—Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
—San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
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But the downside of staying too long is also well documented.Sumeet Salwan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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This deal was a reminder of the downside of a hard cap, as a beloved franchise icon was dealt away over a relatively small gap in contract negotiations.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those chances came and were converted upon on Saturday.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The statues of Assad and the posters of his face that adorned every public building lie on the ground, toppled, torn, spat and stomped upon, finally susceptible to his citizens’ loathing and contempt.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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By taking a proactive approach to learning and professional development, organizations position themselves to stay ahead of the curve.Ann Blakely, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The studio gave it a remarkably seamless flow between spaces as angles become curves and lines merge into arches.Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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In April, a sheriff’s deputy who was part of a task force focused on keeping the county lockups free of drugs and gang activity was arrested and accused of smuggling drugs into one of the county jails.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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With the cancellation of Chucky and the move of Resident Alien to USA, Syfy has been relying solely on Canadian scripted originals such as SurrealEstate and the upcoming Revival.Peter White, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Validate emotions Multigenerational living can evoke deep emotions, especially if there's a shift in how family members relate to each other.Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, a new Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) category is being introduced, a shift expected to decrease the number of respondents identifying as white.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Herbert had one of his most impressive performances of the season Sunday, throwing for 346 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes in a 34-20 win against the Raiders.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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In Florida, freeze warnings are in place for 17 counties, with the NWS warning against the dangers of hypothermia.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, the 17-year-old makes this dusty trek twice per day, committed to perfecting his backhand on ground balls, creating separation between his upper and lower half on swings off the tee, and strengthening his already laser-like arm through a regimen of regular drills.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daily stock price swings of plus or minus 10 percent are common and not for the faint of heart.Brian Foley, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Critics have long argued that the rules around AOB in Florida allow third parties to file excessive lawsuits against insurers and profit from the practice, which in turn has contributed to skyrocketing premiums.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bipartisanship was in the air as a few Democrats joined all Republicans in clapping for the reading of Trump’s electoral votes, and Republicans, in turn, clapped politely for Harris’s votes as well.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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