as in ascendant
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as in gliding
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as in rising
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in flying
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
bats soaring and swooping through the night air
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as in increasing
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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Recent Examples of soaring
Vulture Staff, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2022
Research has shown that heat domes, areas of high atmospheric pressure that send the mercury soaring, have become stronger in recent decades.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2018
For this winter, any increase in China’s energy consumption—even a cold winter that sends demand soaring—is unlikely to hurt Europe much, given that the continent’s natural gas reserves are already at more than 90% capacity.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2022
The war in Ukraine sent the spot price soaring, leading to the current crunch.
—Emily Rauhala, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Oct. 2022
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Noun
Like the best ballads, its beauty lies in its simplicity: It is carried entirely by the sound of piano keys and the soaring, yet always controlled, lilt of McVie’s voice.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2022
Research has shown that heat domes, areas of high atmospheric pressure that send the mercury soaring, have become stronger in recent decades.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2018
For this winter, any increase in China’s energy consumption—even a cold winter that sends demand soaring—is unlikely to hurt Europe much, given that the continent’s natural gas reserves are already at more than 90% capacity.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2022
The war in Ukraine sent the spot price soaring, leading to the current crunch.
—Emily Rauhala, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaring
Adjective
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By kickoff, the stage had been set for Trump to flex that ascendant power.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Those views have been ascendant among Catholics in the United States for the last 40 years as part of the political movement that brought Donald Trump to power.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2020
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An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively. 14.—
Kevin Hanson,
SI.com,
2 Aug. 2019
Noun
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One option floated by the committee would try to undercut the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, which led to a ballooning in program enrollment.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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That has left Florida homeowners with limited availability and has led to the ballooning of the state's insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images — a white light, a black background — on social media.—
Michael Wilson,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Canadian-American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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From a competitive standpoint, that should not be a problem: Play every round on the campus of the higher seed, just like the NFL, with the championship at a neutral site (the Rose Bowl).—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaring. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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