as in increase
something added (as by growth)
an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year
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Recent Examples of uptick
That uptick aligns with the latest JOLTS report from earlier this week, which showed hiring has fallen to its lowest rate since April 2020, a level previously seen only during the Great Recession.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
An uptick in car shoppers considering EVs Consumers may be more likely to consider all-electric vehicles amid higher gas prices but changing buying behaviors from traditional vehicles to EVs can be slow, according to Erin Keating, Cox Automotive's senior director of economic and industry insights.
—Sam Meredith,michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Longines, the storied luxury Swiss watchmaker, has also noticed an uptick in younger customers — particularly in those looking to restore or service older pieces.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Both countries have also engaged Iran on maritime access, with a slight uptick in transits involving vessels linked to China and Pakistan in recent days, according to shipping reports.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
An uptick in car shoppers considering EVs Consumers may be more likely to consider all-electric vehicles amid higher gas prices but changing buying behaviors from traditional vehicles to EVs can be slow, according to Erin Keating, Cox Automotive's senior director of economic and industry insights.
—Sam Meredith,michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Longines, the storied luxury Swiss watchmaker, has also noticed an uptick in younger customers — particularly in those looking to restore or service older pieces.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Both countries have also engaged Iran on maritime access, with a slight uptick in transits involving vessels linked to China and Pakistan in recent days, according to shipping reports.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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As Christians around the world mark Holy Week, the Catholic Church in the United States is reporting a notable increase in attendance and interest in joining the faith.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Basically, this treatment entails using a sample of your own blood to create a more concentrated version that’s rich in growth factors — then, that version is injected into your scalp to give your hair follicles a boost.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, the in-tent coffee machine provided a necessary boost to start the day after a good night’s sleep.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The fastball command that Niebla described as his superpower has accompanied the gains in velocity.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Statewide, some of the largest job gains during January occurred in the population-heavy urban centers of Southern California.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Slattery, Mardie Frye, Charlie Watson and Jayde Hudson scored goals in the shootout for Centennial.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices here at home.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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