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Definition of upthrustsnext
present tense third-person singular of upthrust

upthrusts

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noun

plural of upthrust
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Verb
  • Racine quickly rises, beats the bullies, and then returns to sit next to her sister.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Tuesday, May 19Now 15%-lit, the waxing crescent moon climbs slightly higher and is now halfway between Venus and Jupiter, above.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Among non-Sherpa climbers, ​the record is ⁠held by British guide Kenton Cool, who has accomplished the feat 19 times, followed by American climbers Dave ​Hahn and Garrett Madison, with 15 climbs each.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • This year has been marked by major political upheavals, armed conflicts, cultural milestones, and memorable moments in sports.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
  • Makary’s efforts on drug reviews were overshadowed by internal conflicts and upheavals that created headaches for drugmakers, investors and patients.
    Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
  • Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Atvara, who spent years working in teaching, journalism, and marketing before returning to her first love, puts her classical training to good use, particularly during a goose-bump-inducing climax in which her voice swoops and soars like a haunted songbird.
    Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
  • South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • But pollen also messes with sleep, ups the risk of sinus infections, causes people to miss school and work, and can pose more serious dangers.
    Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
  • The Max model ups the suction to 2,000 Pa and 100 minutes of battery life.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s why the same liquid that lifts grease from a T-shirt can also tackle grout, makeup brushes, patio furniture and a lot more.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • Back downtown, colorful floatplanes skim the harbor and the Mount Roberts Tramway lifts visitors above the city for sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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“Upthrusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrusts. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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