- present tense form of up (3rd person singular).
ups
Example Sentences
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"A lot of ups and downs this week, to say the least. But I'm proud of the way I fought through it," DeChambeau said on Instagram.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
"How long the dramatic improvement in relations will last is uncertain given the history of ups and downs" in ties, said Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's former ambassador to Washington.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Asked what the campaign to revive Crystal Palace has been like, former sprint coach John Powell says "there have been more ups and downs than a rollercoaster".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
People who have gone through ups and downs in relationships, struggles with family and figuring out who your real family is, not just by blood but who your chosen family is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
I felt dangerous, bold, older by years, inspired by all the Marianas and Sofías whose emotional ups and downs had fed my romantic fantasies.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
