Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for ups and downs. Search instead for ups+downs.
Definitions

ups and downs



Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Inventories are the shock absorbers of the energy world: They smooth out the tension between the ups and downs of supply and the usually steady pace of demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

A high-school athlete, she had ups and downs with body image and food after having two children, and buying new clothes for herself wasn’t a favorite exercise.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Spring is a transition season, notorious for big ups and downs in temperature.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“Last year we said it’s going to be a difficult year with many ups and downs and mistakes. And then, bang, second race,” said Wolff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Still, the ups and downs of Whitiker’s middle-class existence show that the transition out of poverty is not an easy one.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "ups and downs" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com