upswell
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6.9
- noun
- /ˈʌpˌswɛl/
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aumento
- The recent upswell of community activism has inspired many residents to get involved in local issues.
Examples
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Ryan has been presented as a budget cutter because there has been a big upswell of free-market thinking thanks to the Internet and what we call the Internet Reformation.
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Rapid economic development in the absence of transparent and inclusive institutions in China has generated an upswell of social unrest.
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I sense that is starting to happen, and maybe the fact that politicians seem blind to this upswell of public opinion is yet more evidence of the depth of influence of the power brokers.
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Not only are they in an unenviable position on the front lines, but they're starting to get an upswell of indignation from those of us who grok the situation, with more joining our ranks by the minute.
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There has been an upswell of interest in renewable energy sources as more people become aware of climate change.
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The teacher noticed an upswell of enthusiasm among the students as they prepared for the upcoming science fair.
Synonyms
132
4.2
A sudden big rise in amount or number
83
3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
57
3.5
A short, strong period of activity or feeling
17
5.6
A small rise in the level or value of something
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6.0
A sudden increase in violence, anger, or symptoms
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5.0
A sudden strong increase in activity or interest
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6.1
A sudden angry outburst showing strong emotion
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5.3
A sudden strong feeling such as anger or excitement
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3.6
A short busy time when many people do things quickly
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3.6
A sudden strong feeling that is hard to control
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7.2
A sudden strong feeling that comes up in a person
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4.1
A sudden strong feeling that makes you active and excited
A sudden rise in the number or amount of something
A sudden increase in feeling, action, or support among people
A sudden rise in amount or price
A sudden very strong feeling that you cannot control
A sudden strong show of feeling, for example loud joy or anger
A sudden short time when many strong feelings happen at once
A sudden strong feeling of excitement and energy in a thrilling or stressful situation
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Upswell is made of up and swell, where swell means 'grow' or 'get bigger'. So an upswell is a sudden rise or increase in support, feeling, or amount.