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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in to increase
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
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Recent Examples of soar
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
During the pandemic, the soaring cost of essentials like food, fuel and rent only deepened the country's widespread precarity — a gnawing sense of financial insecurity that has left tens of millions of Americans vulnerable to job losses, medical problems and even modest economic dips.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The Sweet Inspirations push the song’s gospel inflections to the forefront, engaging in a call-and-response with Franklin that makes the record soar.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Verb
This soaring growth is due to the record-high valuations of U.S. tech stocks, which has helped the billionaires accumulate massive amounts of wealth, the publication noted.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
During the pandemic, the soaring cost of essentials like food, fuel and rent only deepened the country's widespread precarity — a gnawing sense of financial insecurity that has left tens of millions of Americans vulnerable to job losses, medical problems and even modest economic dips.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
The two put a country spin on the classic, and their thoughtful work on the cut has seemingly helped the original soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The Sweet Inspirations push the song’s gospel inflections to the forefront, engaging in a call-and-response with Franklin that makes the record soar.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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Quarterly revenue rose 36% from a year earlier to $828 million.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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Revenue at the company’s cable networks rose 31%, or $507 million, due to an increase of $112 million in advertising and a 4% hike in affiliate fees.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Last year, just hours after wrapping up her final Eras tour show in Tokyo, Swift flew to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to support Kelce and the Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIII.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 Feb. 2025
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Military and other government helicopters fly this route almost daily, according to a senior Army pilot and warrant officer.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Every day after 4 p.m. between 500 and 600 cyclists ride one of the 12 trails designed in Amelia Earhart Park, which vary according to the climbs, ramps or steep curves (cambers) to make the route more dynamic and attractive for bikers.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Louisville continued its climb, now up to No. 21, followed by Texas Tech, which entered the poll after two wins last week.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Wolves could choose to merely refine their roster, or maintain the status quo and allow the current pieces more time to mesh in the hopes things click and the team ascends to new heights by season’s end.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2025
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Yet, when she was first elected, female leaders had ascended across state politics.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2025
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Approved rates of return in the state are hovering around 10%, more than double the rate for the benchmark, 10-year U.S. treasury bonds.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The percentage of voters with an unfavorable view of the Republican Party hovered around 60% in 2017, with a peak of 67% in August, according to Quinnipiac.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Egg prices across the country have skyrocketed in the face of inflation and an avian flu epidemic that has led to the killing of tens of millions of hens across the country.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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Car insurance rates have skyrocketed across the country in the past few years, driven by more expensive repairs and increasingly risky behavior from drivers.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, air passengers will see lounge openings and changes in frequent flier programs, and the number of premium and elite offerings will continue at a steady ascent.—
Christine Chung,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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All 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster powered the rocket to a nominal ascent.—
Tom Howarth,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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