UPTHRUST Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈəp-ˌthrəst

Definition of upthrust

as in to rise

to move or extend upward an upthrusting seamount

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noun

as in thrust

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Recent Examples of upthrust

Noun

Yes, the scientific phenomenon that allows something to float or sink, also known as upthrust. — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 July 2020 From an upthrust of land in the Shawangunk Mountains, Alfred looked down at Lake Mohonk and was smitten. — Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019

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Eliminating the tax credit didn’t kill the EV market entirely, however, and EV sales in the US actually rose 15% from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Exports of high-tech items surged nearly 41% in January-July from the same period the year before, while shipments of vehicles jumped 55% and overall exports of electronics and machinery rose 26%.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rise

Verb

The curious boys climbed onto the roof of their home for a better look, but climbed back down when scolded by their grandmother.

— Rina Nakano, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Georgia homeowners are continuing to feel it in their wallets as insurance costs climb, driven by stronger storms and higher rebuilding costs.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of climb

Noun

While Georgia Ports Authority is pleased at the upturn, all the economic and global uncertainty has led to guarded predictions for the future.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
But, Goldman Sachs asks, is the upturn in IPOs a sign that the stock market is heading into a bubble?

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of upturn

Noun

The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The good news is that ocean temps are expected to cool again as the upwelling starts next week, so low temperatures could improve in a week’s time if all goes right.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of upwelling

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Evans’ historic eight terms as the first Black chief judge saw the county through reforms, changes and upheavals, including the elimination of cash bail and the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
But after 48 hours of upheaval this week, the times — and in particular the calendar — are changing.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of upheaval

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