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verb

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Recent Examples of upsweep
Noun
The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022 The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself. BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed. Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweep
Noun
  • Low prices are the cure for low prices, and that’ll be the case here, as farmers plant less corn and wheat in favor of something else, such as cotton, creating a supply shortfall—and setting the stage for the next price upturn.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Economic growth was sluggish last year, though there have been signs of an upturn to start 2024.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Princess's hair was wrapped into a low, full chignon at the nape of her neck, with the top sections criss-crossed and pinned and the rest of her hair woven together and pinned, with nary a hair out of place.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Grande’s blond hair was styled in a tight chignon and featured a sleek look by stylist Gabor Kerekes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The radiant rises in mid-evening and is highest around 2 a.m.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • One cyber company on an upswing is Fortinet (FTNT), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., with well over $5 billion in annual revenue.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The Chiefs continue to be on an upswing in driving more women to buy tickets, merchandise and engage with team accounts across social media.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Gather your hair into a bun, protecting it with a transparent film or shower cap, and apply heat for 2 or 3 minutes, at 15-minute intervals, 2 or 3 times.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Her dark locks were parted in the center and secured into an intricate bun at the back of her head with lots of volume at the crown.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • John told Lennon if the song ascended to the top of the charts, Lennon would have to join him onstage to sing it.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The evergreen tree growing atop the stairway that ascends 2,000 feet up a hillside near Manitou Springs has for years been decorated with bulbs, lights and other festive trinkets by hikers during the holiday season.
    Max Levy, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The upsurge of Chinese repression and aggression, in turn, will further impel the United States and its allies to shun Beijing and build a democratic order.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2022
  • But the official results trickling in Sunday showed that mounting complaints in Uruguay about years of sluggish economic growth, stagnant wages and the government's struggle to stem an upsurge in violent crime helped to swing the election against Delgado's party.
    NAYARA BATSCHKE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Dorian’s third-floor outdoor patio includes six beehives and a garden filled with herbs, tomatoes, peppers, and edible flowers.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The beehives share space with a plain of solar panels, green-roof plantings, and an industrial-strength Tesla megabattery that stores power.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2024

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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