as in increase
something added (as by growth)
an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year
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Recent Examples of uptick
That’s because last year saw a frightening and surprising uptick in inflation that resulted in only three Fed rate cuts in 2024.
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
China's economy remains in dire straits despite an uptick in holiday consumer spending.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Not all have been at five-on-five, but the uptick in production is encouraging for the Rangers.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Consumer adoption of voice technology has also seen a significant uptick.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
China's economy remains in dire straits despite an uptick in holiday consumer spending.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Not all have been at five-on-five, but the uptick in production is encouraging for the Rangers.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Consumer adoption of voice technology has also seen a significant uptick.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
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By 2050, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans for 50 to 60 percent of Japan’s electricity to come from renewables, including biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and offshore wind as well as solar—with a controversial increase in nuclear-power production filling in the gaps.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The planning department employee got a $3,500 increase last year and $10,000 this year, but not the clerk, Modesto said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Morningstar model of retirement outcomes projects eligible Americans to receive a boost of 12% to their wealth in retirement.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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Without addressing the structural issues—corruption, weak institutions, economic precarity—security gains won't hold.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Synchrony reported a gain of $1.1 billion from the sale of Pets Best, contributing to a $1.2 billion increase in other income.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition, initiatives like the Daw’s grant focus on supporting local productions and investing in homegrown talent.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition, Priam relieves one of the biggest frustrations in freight transportation, which is the lack of proactive communication.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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With their 2010 Super Bowl victory a one-off triumph, so far at least, and the team experiencing a fallow period since, their rise and fall is reminiscent of Leicester City, which in 2023 became only the second former Premier League champion to subsequently get relegated.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The most recent consumer price index showed inflation trended higher than expected in January, rising 0.5% month-over-month versus the Dow Jones estimate calling for a 0.3% rise.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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