upswing

[ noun uhp-swing; verb 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)

, up·swung, up·swing·ing.

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

JSerra: Program continues on the upswing with everyone back.

From Los Angeles Times

Lesh remained with the Dead through their unexpected upswing in popularity in the late 1980s and early ’90s, a revival partially fueled by the band’s only Top 40 hit, “Touch of Grey.”

From Los Angeles Times

One last point on the big picture economy going forward: Last week, even my opponent’s Wall Street buddies at Goldman-Sachs said that under his economic plan – where tariffs will raise prices on goods for everyone – the American economy’s upswing would dive, while under mine, it will thrive.

From Salon

But ratings have been on the upswing nationally and have gained in relative strength as other TV genres have been in decline.

From Los Angeles Times

When they get a post-convention bump, according to Politico's polling expert, "candidates who end the conventions on the upswing typically see that momentum continue through to Election Day."

From Salon

Related Words

• upturn