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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Another boost to Hasbro’s stock came from the company’s prediction for a 3%-5% upswing in revenue in 2026, which was higher than analysts had been expecting.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The increases in detainees follow an upswing in arrests and deportations across the state.
—Mathew Miranda
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Its 20% increase was the 15th slowest expansion among the states and one-third of the nation’s 30% upswing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline over the course of the last month, the cryptocurrency may have begun a new upswing.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The increases in detainees follow an upswing in arrests and deportations across the state.
—Mathew Miranda
february 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Its 20% increase was the 15th slowest expansion among the states and one-third of the nation’s 30% upswing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline over the course of the last month, the cryptocurrency may have begun a new upswing.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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