1
: an upward swing
2
: a marked increase or improvement
a dramatic upswing in profits
—often used in the phrase on the upswingher career is on the upswing
Examples of upswing in a Sentence
an upswing of the arms
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Alongside the growing interest and investment into the crypto sector by both major political parties the crypto sector has experienced an upswing in price, trading volume, and investor sentiment.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The Federal Reserve has begun cutting short-term rates into an impending upswing in earnings for most companies, a rare pairing.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
Europe: Shares waver as fading China optimism and Rio Tinto deal dampen upswing
European stocks rose slightly early Wednesday, as fading China optimism softened a general upswing.
—Ian Mount, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
When the topic turned toward live experiences – a broad category encompassing everything from theme parks to sports to Twitch – Kramer pointed to a recent upswing in theatrical moviegoing in the wake of the 2023 strikes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The Federal Reserve has begun cutting short-term rates into an impending upswing in earnings for most companies, a rare pairing.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
Europe: Shares waver as fading China optimism and Rio Tinto deal dampen upswing
European stocks rose slightly early Wednesday, as fading China optimism softened a general upswing.
—Ian Mount, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
When the topic turned toward live experiences – a broad category encompassing everything from theme parks to sports to Twitch – Kramer pointed to a recent upswing in theatrical moviegoing in the wake of the 2023 strikes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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upswing
noun
up·swing
ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 
: an upward swing
especially
: a marked increase or improvement (as in activity)
business is on the upswing
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