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Definition of upswing

upswing

/ˈʌp.swɪŋ/
up · swing
Plural:upswings
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Past Simple:upswung
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Past Participle:upswung
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Present Participle:upswinging
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upswing Lexical Profile

upswing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An upward trend or noticeable increase, especially in economic activity, popularity, or quality.

Example

"The housing market has experienced a steady upswing over the past two quarters."

2

An upward stroke or swinging movement, such as with a golf club, bat, or gymnast's body.

Example

"The coach helped the golfer adjust her grip at the top of the upswing."

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• verb

1

To swing upward or experience a marked improvement or increase.

Example

"Consumer confidence began to upswing as inflation rates finally stabilized."

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• Nearby Words

upsweep
upswelling
upswept
upswing
uptake
uptalk
uptempo

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upswing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upswing
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