Spiral upward

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verb

To rise or increase rapidly in a manner resembling the path of a spiral.

The cost of production started to spiral upward due to the increase in raw material prices.
Visual representation of "spiral upward" - To rise or increase rapidly in a manner resembling the path of a spiral

Often appears as...

  • prices spiral upward
  • costs spiral upward
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Visual representation of "spiral upward"
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe quick, positive progression or success in various contexts.

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Her career began to spiral upward after the promotion.
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Economic Context

Commonly used to talk about increasing figures, like prices or costs, in business and economy.

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The housing market saw prices spiral upward this quarter.
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Visual Imagery

Invokes the image of a rising spiral to emphasize the speed and intensity of the increase.

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Sales figures are spiraling upward like a tornado.
Visual representation of the word "Spiral upward"

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