upsides

noun

plural of upside
as in downsides

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  1. downsides
  2. curves
  3. shifts
  4. swings
  5. trends
Noun
  • In addition to varying success rates of pregnancy later on, other potential downsides to egg freezing include financial barriers and some minor procedural risks.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services).
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of downsides
Noun
  • The resort's wave logo is incorporated throughout the hotel—in handrails, the curves of chairs, and wall sconces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Soft lines and curves now coexist with angled shoulders and straight collars.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of curves
Noun
  • While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • They’re soon joined by Beard, and her expression shifts yet again as Ted and Beard celebrate their reunion.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • Walker hit his seventh homer with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings.
    — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Definition of swings
Noun
  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Google is launching its Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro series this week, setting new trends for the smartphone market.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of trends
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