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
Access to health care may not be the only factor behind this uptick.
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Karen Dobos, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
What to know about domoic acid poisoning There has been a recent uptick in the number of sea lions suffering from domoic acid poisoning found along the Southern California coast, according to a Feb. 25 Facebook post from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
While much of the uptick was driven by larger institutional investors like TPG Inc and Brookfield Corp, early-stage climate investors continue to play a pivotal role in financing cutting-edge innovations and pioneers.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Boise State has seen an uptick in his production year after year.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Karen Dobos, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
What to know about domoic acid poisoning There has been a recent uptick in the number of sea lions suffering from domoic acid poisoning found along the Southern California coast, according to a Feb. 25 Facebook post from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
While much of the uptick was driven by larger institutional investors like TPG Inc and Brookfield Corp, early-stage climate investors continue to play a pivotal role in financing cutting-edge innovations and pioneers.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Boise State has seen an uptick in his production year after year.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptick
Noun
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That was an increase from 2.7% in 2021 and 2.4% in 2020 and 2019.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Getting users in China to upgrade their devices to run AI would be a big boost for Apple, which has seen its U.S. refresh pick up slower than expected due to those AI feature delays.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Getting Tunsil up front is a solid move in addition to acquiring Samuel.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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His constituents, in addition to complaining about the high-speed chases, had reported being racially profiled.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The heartfelt homage showcased childhood and family photos, eventually tracing the boy band’s rise to international superstardom since its inception on The X Factor U.K. in 2010.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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This rise in migration has also led to a backlash against migrants in destination countries, including the United States.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Uptick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptick. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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