UPPERS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

uppers

noun

plural of upper

as in gases

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Recent Examples of uppers The collaboration’s blue, purple and green colorways feature full suede uppers, while the white style uses a leather upper with a 3M reflective Swoosh and the black makeup uses a fully nubuck construction. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

According to the United Nations, nearly 40% of climate-warming gases come from fossil fuels used to heat, cool, light, and power our homes and offices.

— Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
In his delirium from the toxic gases and lack of oxygen, Jay begins to hear his father speaking as the whale.

— Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing AI, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information.

— Robin Brewer, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
For Jung, that looked like attending Seoul Fashion Week and indulging in the city’s fine dining scene, while for some of her coaching clients, that meant professional color consultations, beauty treatments, and even weekend trips to Japan.

— Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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