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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His power was ascendant after the election, with Trump joining him for a rocket test in Texas and appointing him to spearhead DOGE.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The Gilded Age chronicles the deliciously petty in-fighting between ascendant and established members of New York City's upper class in the late 19th century.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 June 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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Operators will have to pay $900 per ton of emissions, rising to $1,500 per ton in a few years.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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President Joe Biden maintained those tariffs and added tariffs on other Chinese products, including personal protective equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, and steel, slightly increasing the average tariff on imports from China.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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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But ballooning costs and mission delays have hampered both NASA and the European Space Agency in executing a plan to actually retrieve and transport the samples to Earth for scientists to study further.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The ratings agency pointed to the ballooning burden of the federal government’s budget as one of the culprits behind the downgrade.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 May 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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The chance for precipitation is hovering around 60% as of Saturday morning and rainfall amounts are expected to reach between a tenth and quarter of an inch, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Perceptions aside, Europe has the highest gender pay parity in the world, with women earning, on average, 12.7% less per hour than men.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner noted Irsay’s generosity as well when looking back on a trying 2024 campaign that included a trip to IR due to a high ankle sprain.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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