as in to rise
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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Recent Examples of upthrust
Molly Longman,
refinery29.com,
9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
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Karl Zimmermann,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Aug. 2019
Noun
Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust.
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Molly Longman,
refinery29.com,
9 July 2020
From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten.
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Karl Zimmermann,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upthrust
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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This means that even small, continuous pushes in thrust can be enough to make changes in orbital position.
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The project included replacing sections of the penstock, installing new vent piping and constructing a new concrete thrust block.
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The typical age of a first-time buyer climbed to 40, an all-time high.
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Facing growing criticism over military restrictions in disaster zones, Venezuela’s interim government on Thursday defended its decision to militarize the state of La Guaira as the death toll from last week’s earthquakes climbed to 2,595.
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Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.
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An autopsy later determined the cause of Grant’s shocking death, at just 49 years old, to be a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm.
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Weather conditions prevented a helicopter rescue so three rangers ascended on foot, the Forest Service said.
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This weakens evaporation and slows upwelling of colder, deeper water.
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In transcripts of hearings of the notorious House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), Garber finds an upwelling of voices from the literary past, among them Christopher Marlowe, the revenge dramatist Thomas Kyd, and, from first to last, Shakespeare, Shakespeare, Shakespeare.
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Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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The soaring temperatures might become an unexpected storyline in the tale of Swift and Kelce’s wedding weekend.
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Was came from a working-class industrial city, making music reflective of Detroit’s technological upheaval and economic neglect.
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Unlike larger corporate counterparts, SMEs don't always have the financial reserves to comfortably absorb geopolitical upheaval and rapid inflation.
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“Upthrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrust. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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