as in increases
something added (as by growth)
an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year
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Recent Examples of upticks
Grades 6 through 12 showed more upticks.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Bisexuality was undergoing one of its periodic upticks.
—Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
There have been some more recent upticks in death numbers.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Roach and Uwazurike, in particular, will likely see upticks in their roles.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Prestige and mass notched respective upticks of 4 percent and 2 percent.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Precious metals investors just experienced one of the most impressive upticks in recent market history.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
And as children and teens become infected, flu then spreads in households, causing upticks in cases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The committee is already split between those worried about persistent inflation, who’d like to keep rates unchanged, and those who think that recent upticks in unemployment point to a stumbling economy that needs lower interest rates to bolster hiring.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Bisexuality was undergoing one of its periodic upticks.
—Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
There have been some more recent upticks in death numbers.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Roach and Uwazurike, in particular, will likely see upticks in their roles.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Prestige and mass notched respective upticks of 4 percent and 2 percent.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Precious metals investors just experienced one of the most impressive upticks in recent market history.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
And as children and teens become infected, flu then spreads in households, causing upticks in cases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The committee is already split between those worried about persistent inflation, who’d like to keep rates unchanged, and those who think that recent upticks in unemployment point to a stumbling economy that needs lower interest rates to bolster hiring.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upticks
Noun
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Faced with increases in insurance premiums, many households wind up relocating, the Dallas Fed report found.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that while people don’t like tax increases, the public has been understanding about the town’s funding challenges.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Democrats face an optimistic midterm outlook based on historical patterns showing the party out of power gains substantial House seats and Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40%, well below the 50% threshold that portends political trouble for a president’s party.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite Becerra’s gains, Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco remain the overall front-runners.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings will be banking on him and the rest of their new defensive line additions to maintain the performance that has anchored the defense since Flores arrived in 2023.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Upticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upticks. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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