uptrend

noun

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

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For us — so long as the long-term uptrend stays intact, SPOT looks good and can continue to look good. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 1 May 2025 The April outlook readings for the demographic continued a six-month uptrend, reflecting continued relative strength in the jobs market. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025 There is support at the recent lows and then the uptrend, line c. Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 This affirms that the cyclical uptrend is no longer intact and increases risk of a prolonged correction for semiconductor stocks. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uptrend

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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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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