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Recent Examples of upward
Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Rising shipping costs and strong global demand have added even more upward pressure to prices.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Several states in the South have shot upward on the list — a surge widely attributed to a focus on the science of reading, a body of research associated with literacy instruction focused on small letter sounds.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
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Adjective
What emerged was not a steady, upward march of brightness.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Rising shipping costs and strong global demand have added even more upward pressure to prices.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Adverb
Thus state revenues would often spike upwards, only to level off or decline.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Several states in the South have shot upward on the list — a surge widely attributed to a focus on the science of reading, a body of research associated with literacy instruction focused on small letter sounds.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
Adjective
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The front opened across the toes, while the patent upper curved high enough over the foot to keep the mule closer to a going-out pump than a minimal slide.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Recipe information Place a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Strong, deep-rooted, living hundreds of years and towering skyward even as their massive limbs reach out expansively, these trees evoke awe.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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When Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro raises his hand skyward, all on-field action grinds to a halt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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This week, Jennie, one of the four members of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, joins a roundup of some of the most popular solo female artists from that genre to find their way into the uppermost tier.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The uppermost level, meanwhile, easily serves as a separate residence, perfect for multigenerational families or live-in staff.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The loyal, hardworking staff goes above and beyond to accommodate guest requests and ensure an unforgettable stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Watch the trailer for the docuseries in the video above and see the key art below.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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In one multi-site study, physicians who rated their supervisor’s performance in the topmost tertile reported 48% lower risk of burnout, 66% lower intent to leave their organization within two years, and a nearly 6 times greater odds of having high professional fulfillment.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Outside is a toxic hellscape that is only visible on big screens in the silo’s topmost level.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best sightings will come from where the aurora is directly overhead, but hopefuls can catch sight of the light show from up to 1000 km away.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Strategic Takeaways Cultivating more biomass traditionally means processing at higher volumes, increased SKU complexity, additional labor, higher overhead costs and the waste of natural resources and utilities at every step of the chain.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.—
Scot Paltrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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