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upsweep

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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
  • From wars to recessions to even the price of eggs or gas at the pump, each generation has its own memories of crises, politics, economic upturns and downturns, and storylines in its heads about how events unfolded and how they were resolved.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The upturn was the result of somewhat lower mortgage interest rates and more homes for sale, said Jordan Levine, senior vice president and chief economist at the California Association of Realtors.
    David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Today's talkers Prepare for an upswing in car prices.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • This week’s upswing also brings Prudential back up to retest its most recent swing high in late February, meaning a break above current levels would create a higher high and suggest a new uptrend phase.
    David Keller, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The fitness trainer's hair was styled in a high bun with a long white bow.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Take a regular fast-food consumer who eats a typical meal of a burger on an industrial bun, fries and a soda, or a hot dog on industrial bread with chips and soda.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If a step can be taken back from counting all those wins, the takeaway from an early season game should be that Randy Vásquez is clearly ascending.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
  • As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The move marked the latest in an upsurge of recession fears on Wall Street in recent weeks.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Scenes showed Meghan floating through a kitchen and garden — though reportedly not her own — visiting a beehive, arranging flowers and hobnobbing with celebrity guests, including Mindy Kaling, chef Roy Choi and Bay Area notables Alice Waters and Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Not to mention that integrating with GenAI opens a beehive.
    Gil Dabah, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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