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
Consumer sentiment soured in October as a government shutdown threatens to weaken a wobbly economy beset by an uptick in inflation and a sharp slowdown of hiring, fresh data on Friday showed.
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ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Another brand from the runway that has seen an uptick in eyewear is Calvin Klein.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the initial loss of a regular period can often be followed by an addictive uptick in performance.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The uptick in student attendance really came post-pandemic when fans returned to the venue for the 2021 season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
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ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Another brand from the runway that has seen an uptick in eyewear is Calvin Klein.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the initial loss of a regular period can often be followed by an addictive uptick in performance.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The uptick in student attendance really came post-pandemic when fans returned to the venue for the 2021 season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fazit is the boost your routine never saw coming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Regarding York, the coaching change from John Tortorella to Tocchet did seem to give him a boost, judging from his training camp.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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That same headbanging energy has defined her steady, albeit unconventional, political rise.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The rise in flu cases around the continent, as well as outbreaks in Europe earlier this year, have led some medical experts to warn that influenza may be evolving to spread more quickly or earlier than typical in some regions.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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