- present tense form of up (3rd person singular).
ups
Example Sentences
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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
Micron’s stock has made a 279% run higher so far this year, although shares have had their ups and downs over the past three months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
Soccer history, Pochettino had more downs than ups in his first 18 months as he struggled to adapt to the American system and the players struggled to adapt to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Even stocks sensitive to the economy’s ups and downs, including those that typically suffer when the Fed hikes rates, rose on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
—Does she have any problem with helping you with your emotional ups and downs?
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
