as in to rise
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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Recent Examples of upthrust
Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Noun
After all, the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which began 50 million years ago, has been responsible for the upthrust of Mt. Everest and the world's tallest mountain range, the Himalaya.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
—Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
—Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrust
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Insurance premiums have risen 24% on average in recent years, according to the Consumer Federation of America.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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But the thrust is also Hampton and Harrison’s battle.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Super Heavy is the largest piece of the Starship launch system and consists of a 232-foot (71-meter) steel cylinder, fuel tanks, and all 33 rocket engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Attendance climbed to nearly 14,000 per game, up from fewer than 6,000 in 2022.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Still, breaking a 21-game duck did not result in an upturn in form.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Reubens ascended to cultural ubiquity in the 1980s with his smash hit character, Pee-wee Herman.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2025
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The algae can flourish during upwellings, when winds blow from north to south along the coast, pushing water offshore and bringing nutrient-rich deep water to the surface.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Accordingly, the regions where milky seas are most commonly spotted experience upwelling, when strong winds churn cold, nutrient-rich water toward the surface of the ocean.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Picking up the team options on Hartenstein and Dort would send them soaring over the $206.7 million luxury-tax line and dangerously close to the $215.5 million first apron.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, its data center revenue jumped 217% year-over-year, driven by soaring demand across the U.S., Europe, and Gulf States.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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2025 has ushered in a great deal of political upheaval and technological changes, with more coming at us almost daily.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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And nowhere is this upheaval more apparent than in the turning tides of geopolitics.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrust. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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