as in to rise
to move or extend upward
at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you
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Recent Examples of upturn
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
This is consistent with the upturn in the IWF/IWD ratio that also favors growth.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2023
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Herbert Diess said Tuesday that the war in Ukraine threatened to upturn the company’s projections for this year.
—Sean McLain, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
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Verb
Much of Red Bull's upturn in performance can be attributed to Mekies' new leadership approach.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
This is consistent with the upturn in the IWF/IWD ratio that also favors growth.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
And the aim of travel is to upturn those.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2023
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Herbert Diess said Tuesday that the war in Ukraine threatened to upturn the company’s projections for this year.
—Sean McLain, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upturn
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The upswing in Stellantis' sales stands in contrast to the company's performance in recent memory.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The upswing in Stellantis' sales stands in contrast to the company's performance in recent memory.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Oracle’s stock has climbed a remarkable 373% over the past three years, driven primarily by the artificial-intelligence boom.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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With enough practice, the siblings learned to cross the entire yard without touching the ground by climbing trunks and swinging between branches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This significant upsurge is a result of a positive assessment from Citron Research, a prominent newsletter led by renowned short-seller Andrew Left, which suggested that the market is undervaluing LoanDepot’s mortgage servicing portfolio.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Daredevil, aka the blind lawyer Matt Murdock, faced off against Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin, who ascended to mayor of New York City.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rose to power, Rudolph quickly ascended through the ranks.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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In September, Kim viewed a high-thrust solid-fuel ICBM engine, believed to be a Hwasong-20 ICBM.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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At 331 cubic inches and 180 horsepower, the engine brought significant thrust to Chrysler's mainstream offerings, outclassing most of its competition.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over that stretch, the AI chip powerhouse soared roughly 1,527%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to the Census Bureau, business formations soared during the pandemic after falling in the immediate aftermath of lockdown and have been volatile since then, with several big spikes and sharp dives.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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But this journey takes place during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, a moment of profound historical upheaval and political unrest — when everything is on the verge of change.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Upturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturn. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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