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
The footage has reportedly led to an uptick in tips and leads, which law enforcement has been investigating.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
But the neighborhood still feels fragile, acutely sensitive to any uptick in crime and any drop-off in city services.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The passage of the resolution and the uptick in immigration enforcement nationwide has instilled a sense of fear in the East County city, Kendrick said.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Brian O’Rourke, Newport Beach’s chief of lifeguards, agrees there is a huge uptick in visitors from out of the area.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
But the neighborhood still feels fragile, acutely sensitive to any uptick in crime and any drop-off in city services.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The passage of the resolution and the uptick in immigration enforcement nationwide has instilled a sense of fear in the East County city, Kendrick said.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Brian O’Rourke, Newport Beach’s chief of lifeguards, agrees there is a huge uptick in visitors from out of the area.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
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The focus areas expected to power these margin increases for FedEx include its high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Universities across the state will also get a sizable boost from the funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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But now researchers say a quick nap might offer that same kind of brain boost.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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These performance gains have immediate implications for safety during human–robot interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the Sierra population, there are about 20 Sierra Nevada red foxes living in the Cascade mountain range of Northern California.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to academic affairs, the provost oversees seven other offices focused on faculty, graduate studies and enrollment.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over the same period, corporate profits, or the leftover cash used to grow a business or pay owners, have been on the rise, reaching nearly 12% of the share of gross domestic income in the third quarter, up from 6%.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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