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
The initiative hosts gatherings for family offices and said it’s seen an uptick in demand.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Photograph by Joseph Duarte The uptick in fusion pizzerias owes in large part to new technology.
—Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
The mere fact that people feel more comfortable seeking out and sharing a neurodivergent diagnosis could also contribute to the uptick in numbers.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the uptick, there appears to be a still widening divide particularly between political factions, with Democrats showing higher levels of trust and Republicans showing lower levels, a polarization that became more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Photograph by Joseph Duarte The uptick in fusion pizzerias owes in large part to new technology.
—Luke Fortney, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
The mere fact that people feel more comfortable seeking out and sharing a neurodivergent diagnosis could also contribute to the uptick in numbers.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the uptick, there appears to be a still widening divide particularly between political factions, with Democrats showing higher levels of trust and Republicans showing lower levels, a polarization that became more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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Their expertise drives significant profit growth and revenue increase as well as U.S. expansion.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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If European election results last year - which saw an 18% increase in 16–34-year-olds voting for the AfD - are a barometer, the rise nationally among the same group could form a significant part of the AfD’s likely climb into second place.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin But Trump’s boosting of Russia goes well beyond rhetoric.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Trump delivers on the economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
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The benefits of this can be observed in various ways: Perspective gain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shifting Consumer Behavior Means Tech Is Essential In addition to wanting the flexibility to shop from anywhere, consumers also demand both quick fulfillment and unique shopping experiences.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Byron’s rise to the top of his sport has been a wild and unpredictable ride in itself.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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The most recent consumer price index showed inflation trended higher than expected in January, rising 0.5% month-over-month versus the Dow Jones estimate calling for a 0.3% rise.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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