1
as in to spurt
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2
as in to increase
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Recent Examples of surge
Tess Owen, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2025
The support from the slate of governors also points to a late-stage surge for Wikler after both Martin's and O'Malley's teams indicated that the Wisconsin party chairman was lagging behind them in support.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In line with meme coin volatility, $TRUMP surged more than 1,00% over the weekend, then lost half its value by Monday — the kind of stomach-churning loss that make meme coins the jankiest slot machines of the largely unregulated crypto casino.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
An analysis of Proud Boys’ social media channels by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism identified a surge in online activity following the January 6 pardons, including discussions of ramping up real-world activism to help further the Trump administration's agenda.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2025
The support from the slate of governors also points to a late-stage surge for Wikler after both Martin's and O'Malley's teams indicated that the Wisconsin party chairman was lagging behind them in support.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
At the start of his second term President Trump has positioned himself at the crest of a global wave of hard-line conservative populism, offering fuel and inspiration to surging nationalist parties in the European Union and beyond.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In line with meme coin volatility, $TRUMP surged more than 1,00% over the weekend, then lost half its value by Monday — the kind of stomach-churning loss that make meme coins the jankiest slot machines of the largely unregulated crypto casino.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
Noun
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Their disagreement led to a wave of responses about what makes a meal qualify for the term.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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This can lead to a growing wave of kind acts in the workplace, community or elsewhere.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But the boxes and enemy deaths spurt currency in unpredictable directions at variable speeds.—
Patricia Hernandez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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The losers die — usually spurting great arterial gouts — and a stack of bills representing their worth plops into the insatiable belly of the prize oinker.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since the attack, Weisz-Gut has felt forced to take account of the specter of increasing prejudice in Europe on a personal level.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Fans desperate to see the game – and other big names, including Mike Tyson and LL Cool J – attempted to break through double doors that opened inward as opposed to swinging outward, and a massive crowd swell rushed toward the entrance.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Musk, who has become a key adviser to Trump, saw the largest swell of his net worth, which grew almost $21 billion in the day after the election.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The football game will stream live for subscribers to this premium plan only!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
26 Jan. 2025
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All games are on TV through the Turner family of networks (TNT and Tru TV) and available to stream live on MAX.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Finding the perfect rose to become Martha’s namesake was difficult according to Hahn, who visited various fields and looked at dozens of contenders.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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The resort is also known for golf; its 18th hole is one of Wisconsin’s finest: the tee lies atop the Niagara Escarpment, a wall of rock that rises out of the water like a skyscraper.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the weekend, participants gushed about the league’s emphasis on player experience.—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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As structures collapsed and pipes melted or bent, water likely gushed out, further reducing pressure.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The film skyrocketed Lynch’s career, garnering eight Academy Award nominations, including two for Lynch (writing and directing).—
McKinley Franklin,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Workplace satisfaction has also skyrocketed at those businesses, per the staffers’ assessment.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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