UPWARD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of upward next

as in upper

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Relevance

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upward

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adverb

variants or upwards

as in skyward

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Examples of upward in a Sentence

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Adjective

Voters weigh memories, post-Biden promises Cohen, an unaffiliated voter who describes himself as left of center, sees an overall upward trajectory for the economy in Colorado and, in general, thinks presidents get too much credit or blame when things go sour. —

Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024 If the researchers are right, that could mean an extended period of upward pressure on overall inflation from shelter alone (and that doesn't take account of any other concurring shocks that might push up other categories). —

Courtenay Brown, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024

Adverb

Push through the floor, prop yourself on one forearm, and extend your other arm upward. —

Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Philip Morris International was another one of the strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500 and rallied 10.5% after topping forecasts for profit and revenue. —

Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for upward

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