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Recent Examples of upside
Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
One upside is that no one will ever again tell Kornacki to change his signature sartorial look, which often happens in the TV business.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 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
The consensus was that he’d be selected somewhere in the No. 3 to No. 10 range due to his high-level defensive upside.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
One upside is that no one will ever again tell Kornacki to change his signature sartorial look, which often happens in the TV business.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 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
Noun
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Even before this week, the downside of the Trump White House’s brusque treatment of historic U.S. allies was obvious.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are some downsides to debt settlement, such as fees and damage to your credit.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All that said, a clear data strategy has become necessary for companies to stay ahead of the curve and offers a unique competitive advantage in today's market.—
Ryan Masiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bateman pairs a mid-90s fastball with a high-spin curve, a low-80s slider and a changeup.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Structural shifts in the Australian market, such as Disney+’s ESPN integration in 2025 and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition, are also likely to continue.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Structural shifts such as Disney+’s ESPN integration and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition are expected to reshape the competitive landscape, though weakening consumer sentiment presents potential headwinds.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The Manhattan Federal Court case was brought by NBA legend Charles Oakley against the Madison Square Garden business empire over a dispute that ended with Oakley’s ejection from the Midtown arena during a 2017 Knicks game.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rhodes further retorted with a crude remark about Cena's microphone skills versus his physical attributes, and cautioned him against exaggerating his positive impact on WWE upon his departure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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In an environment marked by uncertainty and market swings, Philip Morris stands out due to its strong fundamentals and strategic focus, which have enabled it to weather global economic pressures effectively.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the disability arts community helped lift Kim’s career, her remarkable success has in turn propelled the field.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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This in turn slows down expansion plans, especially in the offshore drilling sector, which requires heavy infrastructure investment.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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