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Recent Examples of upswept
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
Why? The proud, efficient and bilious store manager, Pauline (Eva Kaminsky), is all business; her upswept hair is a pincushion of pens.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2023
Ryan Nelson renders upswept hair with precisely inked lines in his depiction of a woman that focuses on her bouffant.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
The styling, identical for both models, was dramatic, featuring an extended fiberglass nose and an upswept spoiler at the rear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
Why? The proud, efficient and bilious store manager, Pauline (Eva Kaminsky), is all business; her upswept hair is a pincushion of pens.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2023
Ryan Nelson renders upswept hair with precisely inked lines in his depiction of a woman that focuses on her bouffant.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswept
Verb
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When prototypers tested a replica of Helen Keller’s silver scroll holder—a gift from India—it was initially mounted flat.—
M. Leona Godin,
AFAR Media,
3 Jan. 2025
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This was accompanied by witness cameras on ladder pods that were mounted farther back.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Still, in light of the recent stronger than expected Consumer Price Index, markets might have a slightly elevated level of sensitivity when this report is released.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic expressed concern that inflation could stay elevated, noting potential pressures from tariffs and immigration policy.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022, was diagnosed with cancer and has been getting treatment ever since, Buckingham Palace said in early February this year.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
25 Dec. 2024
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The last coronation in the United Kingdom was in 1953 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Padres, with their most prominent player back at 100 percent, can at least look forward to starting over.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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In the video, Ciara stood in the aisle while her kids — Future, Win, Sienna and Amora — climbed on top of her.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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One of the most dominant forces in the chip industry is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), which manufactures the chips that power phones and laptops and are central to the output of key American AI players like NVIDIA.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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This spring, Avila touched 98 mph in a game and Sisk was dominant with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswept. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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