1
: an upward swing
2
: a marked increase or improvement
a dramatic upswing in profits
—often used in the phrase on the upswingHer career is on the upswing.
Examples of upswing in a Sentence
an upswing of the arms
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Makers of chips and memory components have seen parabolic upswings in their share values since the end of March, with the SOXX ETF soaring 84% over that period.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Overreliant Before the pandemic, there was a sense that Sacramento was on an upswing, said Fat, of the L Street restaurant.
—
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
With the men’s category already on the upswing, Father’s Day provided a significant boost in business to department and specialty stores across the country.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upswing
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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upswing
noun
up·swing
ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 
: an upward swing
especially
: a marked increase or improvement (as in activity)
business is on the upswing
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