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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an upper" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts referring to something that elevates mood or energy, often in relation to drugs or stimulants.
Example: "Many people turn to coffee as an upper to help them stay awake during long work hours."
Alternatives: "a stimulant" or "an energizer".
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An ice halo, with an upper tangent arc, in Spitzbergen.
I'm an Upper!
"It's an upper.
A cobweb glittered in an upper corner.
(She lived on an upper floor).
"I'm an Upper West Side staple".
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He had an upper-class Connecticut upbringing.
(Catmull remained an upper-level executive).
He was an upper-echelon quarterback".
Can definitely be an upper-body workout.
"It's an upper-class Ponzi scheme".
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