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Recent Examples of upside
Vruti Venkatesan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2025
From the team’s perspective, the upside is clear: a revenue lift from luxury suites and communal clubs, areas where Kansas City collectively ranked 25th in the NFL last season, according to Forbes estimates.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Experts agree that there is a big potential upside to the monitors’ being available over the counter — catching cases of diabetes earlier for people with family histories or potentially preventing them.
—Vruti Venkatesan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2025
From the team’s perspective, the upside is clear: a revenue lift from luxury suites and communal clubs, areas where Kansas City collectively ranked 25th in the NFL last season, according to Forbes estimates.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
—San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
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But is that access, that potential benefit, worth all of the downsides?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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The only other downside is a lack of hotkeys that would allow for instant use of skills or items without opening a menu.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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But hope and optimism have their limits, even among the heartiest suburbanite, who likely saw the news about the Kennedy construction delay debacle and felt put upon and frustrated — but not surprised.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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So no sense in taking bipartisan issues that were negotiated and agreed upon and then sticking them into something that has an uncertain future.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Not only is the market constantly changing, but so is technology and other tools that brands need to utilize to stay ahead of the curve.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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The ultimate facsimile of the invigorating classic is on heavy rotation at Stella.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Former Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus perform Gregory May presents his Mayhem Magical Circus show at the Bel Air Armory on Saturday, Feb. 15.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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Various factors such as melting sea ice and shifts in the subtropical jet stream over the mid-latitudes in the U.S. may counteract each other.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Those tankers, bound for China and Japan among other markets, mark a significant shift for Canada, which has long been stuck exporting its vast flows of oil solely to the U.S.—
Robert Tuttle Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Globally, nearly 400 million have some form of vaccination against HPV, Merck said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Relli, born Terell Ephron, has also filed a civil suit against the rapper, which Rocky’s defense team has cited as the driving motivation behind their client’s former friend’s claims.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Councilmember Phil Ortiz voiced support for Wells’ original motion, leaving Goble as a swing vote.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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For detractors, these origins are evident in the movie’s jarring tonal swings.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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In turn, Israel has accused Hamas of not respecting the order in which the hostages were to be released and of orchestrating abusive public displays before large crowds when they have been handed over to the Red Cross.—
James Mackenzie, Emily Rose,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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That, in turn, may be used to sway elections or create fake pornographic images.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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