- present tense form of up (3rd person singular).
ups
Example Sentences
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For most of the season, through ups, downs and injuries, Ohtani has led off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
It feels like there will be ups and downs throughout, given the age of the side, but Jaissle has been struck by the backing of supporters and has quickly settled into life on Tyneside.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Business spending in the supply chain is much bigger and more volatile than final consumption and does a better job of measuring the ups and downs of the business cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
That means it is not immune from the stock market’s ups and downs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
He liked neither getting wet nor the ups and downs of the boat.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
