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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Recent Examples of spike
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
In November, egg prices shot up by 8.2% nationwide, logging one of the highest monthly spikes in the past two decades, according to Consumer Price Index data released last week.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Then the viewership spiked, the Emmys rolled in and Netflix begged Hwang for more.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
In November, egg prices shot up by 8.2% nationwide, logging one of the highest monthly spikes in the past two decades, according to Consumer Price Index data released last week.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Inflation spiked to more than 9% during the Biden-Harris administration, a 40-year high.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Then the viewership spiked, the Emmys rolled in and Netflix begged Hwang for more.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
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The challenge of aerodynamic darts which will separate cleanly tumbling at Mach 10, then spread out to evenly blanket an area below is not trivial.David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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There Darnold was, dropping back, planting his back foot and throwing darts over the middle of the field.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Euthanasia rates also rose, with approximately 850,000 animals euthanized in 2023—a 15 percent jump compared to the previous year.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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With numerous top names expected to jump to Raw in order for the red brand’s move to Netflix, McIntyre would seemingly benefit from a jump to the blue brand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The episode was recorded in November at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, where Mangum is serving time after being convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend in April 2011.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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An Indianapolis woman who stabbed an Asian student in her head multiple times has been sentenced to six years in prison for the hate crime.Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Wand Uses the Power of Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can help to stimulate collagen production, maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Along with the connectivity upgrade, these silver spears can pack up to six sensors, whereas earlier generations might have only had one.Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Namor can throw his spear from a distance, picking people off, but also spawn little sea creatures that fire at enemies, acting as a summoner-style hero to lock down chokepoints and objectives.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Low prices are the cure for low prices, and that’ll be the case here, as farmers plant less corn and wheat in favor of something else, such as cotton, creating a supply shortfall—and setting the stage for the next price upturn.Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Economic growth was sluggish last year, though there have been signs of an upturn to start 2024.Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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Singer Rob Halford screamed for vengeance with piercing luster while the unassailable tandem of Ian Hill and Scott Travis manufactured rhythmic foundations rooted in the pounding roar of the steel factories that once dominated the band’s Birmingham, England, hometown.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hozier has spent his entire career as a road warrior, gradually leveling up in terms of venue size — and earning lifelong fans with his live combination of low-key charisma and soaring singalongs, elevated by his piercing baritone — but making sure not to skip steps, or markets.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fill the pitcher with ice, add coconut sparkling water and stir gently.Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Remove from heat, and quickly stir in vanilla until combined.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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