1
as in to spurt
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2
as in to increase
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Recent Examples of surge
Laura Gottesdiener and Stephen Eisenhammer, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
In other words, there’s no evidence whatsoever of a surge in net worth, much less outright fraud.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2025
New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
That is not a huge increase, but trade has surged from around one-third of Canada’s economy in its first 100 years to two-thirds today.
—Stephen Maher, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But that could drive a surge of low-value goods into the international mail, where CBP has struggled to effectively screen parcels and comply with legislation aimed at stopping fentanyl trafficking.
—Laura Gottesdiener and Stephen Eisenhammer, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
In other words, there’s no evidence whatsoever of a surge in net worth, much less outright fraud.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
The 160 holes on the comprehensive burner system all feed in small flames to combine into the tall, powerful fire that surges upward out of the grille.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
That is not a huge increase, but trade has surged from around one-third of Canada’s economy in its first 100 years to two-thirds today.
—Stephen Maher, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
Noun
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Well Walmart gapped down after reporting earnings and that sparked a wave of selling on Wall Street.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Depending on the formula, ingredients like polymers and powders create lift and definition—perfect for everything from soft waves to slick backs—while humectants keep your hair hydrated for a glossy, smooth finish.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The beauty of this device is its hard-working design, which disperses any essential oil of your choosing through the air while spurting a continuous mist of moisturizing vapor in the air.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
13 Jan. 2025
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Third quarter spurt, but Sixers respond The Kings moved to a zone defense early in the third quarter that seemed to flummox Philadelphia.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Although there hasn’t been a Super Bowl sized swell of attention around the news of the retailer shuttering, people have been posting.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ben Johnson’s arrival as the new coach created a swell of optimism at team headquarters.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For Paramount+ Essential subscribers, episodes will be available to stream the day after the episode airs.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Netflix, which streams the Twain prize ceremony held in March, did not respond to a request for comment.—
Robin Pogrebin,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The watch includes a spinning roulette wheel in a 44-mm rose gold case.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The shift may not only draw anger from Israel's emboldened far right but also aggravate divisions within Trump's own administration between an old conservative guard seeking a more assertive posture on Iran and the rising cadre of Trump loyalists who more closely share the president's vision.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Or any of the many, many times that Kelce has gushed about his girlfriend on this very podcast?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Grande gushed over her boyfriend while speaking to their mutual friend Sean Hayes during the Feb. 3 episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Immediately after desegregation went into effect, the rate skyrocketed to 64.6 suspensions per 100 students.—
Aaron Kupchik,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The report shows that from 2013 to 2022, insurance skyrocketed from around 8% to more than 20% of mortgage costs.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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