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Recent Examples of upward
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
As expected, the graph shows that aggregate CPU performance over the past two decades has been on an upward trend for both desktops and laptops.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
When the rear of the deck pitches upward as the ship begins to sink, the stage becomes a ramp, bringing gravity into play.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The upward force—when combined with the thrill of the ride—makes the daily discomfort melt into the background.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
As expected, the graph shows that aggregate CPU performance over the past two decades has been on an upward trend for both desktops and laptops.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Ground-penetrating radar aboard the rover measured thick layers of sand, sloping gently upward toward the rocky shore, as if washed up by ocean waves.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
When the rear of the deck pitches upward as the ship begins to sink, the stage becomes a ramp, bringing gravity into play.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
Adjective
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Additionally, a winter storm watch was in place for parts of Michigan's upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Once the actor put a razor to his upper lip, Donner ripped off his own mustache — a fake.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The Southwest flight was just inches from the ground when the pilots throttled up and climbed skyward to avoid the business jet.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Denny's is the latest nationwide restaurant chain to announce surcharges for meals that include eggs in response to a nationwide shortage that has sent U.S. prices skyward.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Among all acts that have topped the Hot 100 by owning the uppermost trio of spots, The Beatles have done so most frequently.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Once it is sunk in about 180 feet of water off the Gulf Coast, the uppermost part of the ship will be about 60 feet below the surface.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In the last 24 hours, three states have been under a state of emergency mentioned above.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Glossary of Spelling Bee Terms July 26, 2021 Spelling Bee Grid A guide to reading the grid can be found in the glossary above.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Behind the scenes, DEI staff also offer trainings to museum staff and trustees, and offer pathways for diversifying institutional workforces, which in the US have historically skewed white, both at the topmost levels and in the ranks beneath them.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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None of the topmost Western officials have mentioned Syria in their recent public comments.—
Emile Hokayem,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2023
Adjective
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The probe found that sparks from an overhead power line ignited the vegetation below.—
Tony Saavedra,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, midway through her speech, an overhead announcement unexpectedly cut in.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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