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Recent Examples of upside
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
So let’s look at the bonus side of this situation, the high-upside reward of developing Robinson, Grant and Savaiinaea.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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
For years, many crypto holders have balked at selling — even for major purchases like a home — because doing so would mean giving up potential upside while also incurring capital gains taxes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
So let’s look at the bonus side of this situation, the high-upside reward of developing Robinson, Grant and Savaiinaea.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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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Institutions can’t keep up, and the potential downsides of runaway acceleration are too large.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are steep downsides to private investment.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Because there is not yet a clear and agreed-upon way to measure this, nurses and hospital leadership – who view the problem from their distinct positions – often disagree on what safe staffing actually looks like, which can lead to conflict.—
Anna Mayo,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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Investigations have also been known to call upon lip-reading experts to give evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Across the futures curve, however, prices tell another story.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The outer shell of the Louis Vuitton building consists of 3,600 unique glass panels, each bent to a different curve along a different axis, an evident tour de force of engineering and coordination.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday and lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25% Friday and Saturday.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The Knicks went on to defeat the tanking, depleted Grizzlies handily, a 130-119 win good enough to snap a depressing three-game losing streak against the Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 When emotions pull against big hopes, choose grace.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Luis Torrens delivered a tying single in the 10th on his first swing this season, and the Mets improved to 2-0 following an 11-7 victory on Thursday over Paul Skenes and the Pirates in their opener.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the aftermath, Doncic pushed Williams in the lower back, and Williams responded by striking Doncic with a backhanded swing.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Long shot Wayne’s Law led early, only to be overtaken in the final turn by 6-5 favorite Nearly, who was passed in mid-stretch by The Puma, who narrowly succumbed to Commandment at the wire.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The government, in turn, is searching for new ways to shut these services down.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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