uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
Synonyms of uptrendnext
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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On the first two occasions once the indicator turned upward and out of oversold territory shares began a multi-year uptrend. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 But Suez transits had been in an uptrend by early July, as some carriers deployed select services back to the area. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptrend

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1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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