upstream

[uhp-streem] / ˈʌpˈstrim /

ADJECTIVE

difficult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambitious arduous burdensome challenging crucial demanding laborious onerous painful problematic severe strenuous tough troublesome

WEAK

backbreaker bothersome difficile easier said than done effortful exacting formidable galling gargantuan hard-won heavy herculean immense intricate irritating labored no picnic not easy operose problem prohibitive rigid stiff titanic toilsome trying unyielding uphill wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy effortless facile helpful nice trivial

WEAK

calm free friendly manageable plain simple sociable straightforward uncomplicated

Example Sentences

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“We remain of the view that magnet capacity will be quicker to come on vs. upstream assets,” say the analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the past twenty years, this shelf has developed increasing fractures around a major shear zone located upstream of that pinning point.

From Science Daily

Tensions also have been growing between Iran and Afghanistan over the Helmand River, with Iranian leaders accusing their upstream neighbor of not letting enough water flow into the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Febriany Eddy, chief executive of Vale Indonesia, said the deal is unique in bringing the U.S. automaker into an upstream nickel business.

From Reuters

Louisville is near the site, but is upstream of the dam, with the nearest water intake in Henderson, according to Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet officials.

From Washington Times

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