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
While account linking has already created an uptick in handle on ESPN BET, questions remain if the initiative can create a dent in the lead held by frontrunners FanDuel and DraftKings.
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Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing in New York City Wednesday morning, some companies are taking additional precautionary measures to protect their executives while corporate security firms are reporting an uptick in interest in their services.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Economists view core inflation as a critical indicator of longer-term price trends, making this uptick particularly noteworthy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Of the 20 bustling metro areas analyzed in the report, New York, Cleveland, and Chicago recorded the biggest gains in September with substantial upticks of 7.5 percent, 7.1 percent, and 6.9 percent, respectively.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing in New York City Wednesday morning, some companies are taking additional precautionary measures to protect their executives while corporate security firms are reporting an uptick in interest in their services.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Economists view core inflation as a critical indicator of longer-term price trends, making this uptick particularly noteworthy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Of the 20 bustling metro areas analyzed in the report, New York, Cleveland, and Chicago recorded the biggest gains in September with substantial upticks of 7.5 percent, 7.1 percent, and 6.9 percent, respectively.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The study, led by researchers at the University of Queensland and published by Nature Communications, attributed 60% of the increase in emissions to India, the US, and China.Carlton Reid, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Chinese Assets at a Widening Discount Unfortunately, CHN has been getting cheaper despite the recent boost to Chinese stocks.Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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But remember, the IRS expects a cut of those gains.Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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That would equate to a forecast sales gain in new cars and trucks of 2.5% or less.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Or the rise of foodie culture, accelerated by Bon Appétit’s once-beloved YouTube channel that encouraged my generation to strive for epicurean flare at home.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Livestreaming in the Era of AI Speed’s meteoric rise underscores the unparalleled connection that livestreaming offers between creators and fans.Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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