UPTURNS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

upturns 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of upturn

as in rises

to move or extend upward at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you

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upturns

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noun

plural of upturn

as in upheavals

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Verb

Pay that rises with credentials, a clear schedule and predictable work can do more for retention than a signing bonus.

— Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Step up to the more powerful rear-drive model and output rises to 282 hp, with a larger 77-kWh battery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of rises

Noun

Against encroaching social upheavals, the sovereign was resolutely the center of a mercantilist universe.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The underlying motivation for African policymakers is to untether their economies from commodity cycles and, by extension, the upheavals that come with them.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of upheavals

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The driver pulls their van off the road so it’s parked halfway on an empty lot, runs over in black jeans and a band tee with the sleeves cut off, and climbs into the truck bed as Hollywell jokingly pulls away.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Some climbs were quick weekend getaways; others were week-long trips in the summer.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of climbs

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Rising over Beira Lake, Colombo Lotus Tower in South Asia ascends 1,168 feet and is designed to resemble a blooming lotus, a symbol of purity and renewal in Sri Lankan culture.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascends

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The relatively new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center ups the onboard wellness game, emphasizing a holistic approach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The number who made a suicide plan (which ups the risk of attempting suicide) also fell from 18% in 2021 to 12% in 2025.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ups

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That soars to 50% Friday, 70% Saturday and 80% Sunday, according to the weather service.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Designed by French icons Jean Nouvel and the late Thierry Despont, the property soars 1,050 feet over bustling Midtown Manhattan and the Museum of Modern Art.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of soars

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