Meaning & use
upswing
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An upward trend or improvement, especially in activity, mood, or economic performance.
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Local businesses reported an upswing in sales after the new bridge opened.
Her confidence took an upswing once she started training regularly.
A note on using this word
Upswing is most often used with economic or emotional trends, typically paired with 'in,' as in 'an upswing in sales.'
Words with a similar meaning
upturnimprovement
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Words with an opposite meaning
downswingdecline
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