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.
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an upswing of the arms
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Bailey Rae also dealt with tragedy in the midst of her upswing, as her husband Jason Rae passed away from an accidental overdose in 2008.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
That upswing began with their first just down the road, when Vanderbilt was the 16-1 top dog that Florida dropped 98 on.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The real estate platform speculates that January’s weaker figures were likely due to the severe winter weather, and the company is predicting an upswing as temperatures rise.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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