upswing

[uhp-swing, uhp-swing]

noun

1. an upward swing or swinging movement, as of a pendulum.

2. a marked increase or improvement.

   an upswing in stock prices.

verb (used without object)

upswung, upswinging 

1. to make or undergo an upswing.

upswing

noun

1. economics a recovery period in the trade cycle

2. an upward swing or movement or any increase or improvement

verb

1. (intr) to swing or move up

Word History and Origins

Origin of upswing¹

First recorded in 1920–25; up- + swing ¹

Example Sentences

“We are definitely seeing an upswing in patients with COVID,” Hudson said.

From Los Angeles Times

At Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers’ loss snapped their four-game winning streak — halting their recent upswing both on the mound and at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times

Musk's pledge on an investor call that he would be stepping back from his role leading Doge had prompted an upswing in the stock.

From BBC

A belief system that may have the highest proportion of logical inconsistencies, irrational dogma, failed prophecies and broken promises of all major worldviews is one now on the upswing in the Western world.

From Salon

The music industry has been on an upswing since 2015 — it's more than doubled its revenue since that point.

From Salon

Related Words

• upturn 

When To Use

What does on the upswing mean?

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