NYT Dictionary

UPGOING

AdjectiveVerbNounUP-go-ingup-go-ing · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Trending positive.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From up- + going. Cf. Old English upgang (“upgoing”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ascendantascendingascensionclimbclimbingelevationfountaingushincreasejet

Antonyms

downgoing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.

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