up·side
ˈəp-ˈsīd 
: up on or against the side of
layin' in this death cell, writin' my time upside the wall—
Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnsonsmacked him upside the head
Examples of upside in a Sentence
Noun
One upside to the new house is its location.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The major upside to natural gas is its lower emissions (meaning fewer power-sapping emissions scrubbing systems) versus other options.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Bernard’s intensity, red-hot motor and likable athleticism should enable him to develop into a special teams ace under coordinator John Fassel’s tutelage. Plus, his coverage ability and adequate instincts give him upside as a defender.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
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Noun
The win over Sandhagen answered any questions about Nurmagomedov’s upside.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The major upside to natural gas is its lower emissions (meaning fewer power-sapping emissions scrubbing systems) versus other options.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Preposition
He’s always hit, with his power upside the bigger question.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Bernard’s intensity, red-hot motor and likable athleticism should enable him to develop into a special teams ace under coordinator John Fassel’s tutelage. Plus, his coverage ability and adequate instincts give him upside as a defender.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
See all Example Sentences for upside
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upside. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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