Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upwardly
Adverb
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Then, almost all at once, the insects burrow upward and break through the surface of the soil, often making their presence known by erupting in loud and at times constant choruses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025 -
And the hope is that his play continues to trend upward.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The precious metal is now up nearly 29% in the year so far.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Crime in Charlotte is down and arrests were up in the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of last year, CMPD said at a press conference April 10.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Upwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upwardly. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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