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Recent Examples of upside
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
David Poole is adamant that the sales team is always upfront about the risks as well as upsides of investing.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 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
Banks was inconsistent at times, but the upside is immense.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
David Poole is adamant that the sales team is always upfront about the risks as well as upsides of investing.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 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
Noun
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After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet allowing a Chinese company — and, by extension, the Chinese government — to control a U.S. communication platform and vast amounts of Americans’ personal data also has major downsides.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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The Toronto Blue Jays originally signed Arias in 2018 as a shortstop out of the Dominican, but with just a $10,000 bonus he was clearly not looked upon as a serious prospect at that position.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Law enforcement officials were beaten, dragged, knocked unconscious and stomped upon.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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With each successful outing, however, Ball is moving the needle on potential interest around the league in the final year of his contract.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Spanish-language page on the White House's website is seemingly down, only one day after President Donald Trump entered office.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The shift is most pronounced among Republican parents: About 1 in 4 (26%) now report skipping or delaying some vaccines for their children, up from 13% in 2023.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The fast fashion industry thrives on rapid shifts in trends, as Axios' Anna Braz reported.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Day went to watch United Women win their first major trophy at the Wembley FA Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur last year.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Taylor Swift came out to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce’s crucial play-offs match with the Kansas City Chiefs, who were up against the Houston Texans.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the new study, for example, participants focused on general moves for their kettlebell training routine: deadlifts, shoulder presses, bent-over rows, squats, and swings.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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December was the only month same-store sales fell during the quarter, but Black Box attributed the swing to the calendar shift caused by a late Thanksgiving.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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The director gives a sensitive turn as Hanan, and her portrayal of a protective mother anchors the narrative.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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He’s had endless opportunities to set the record straight — including in an exchange with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday — but has failed to do so, in turn, giving credence to this dangerous myth.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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