1
as in rises
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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2
as in hovers
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
bats soaring and swooping through the night air
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3
as in increases
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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as in climbs
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 soars
Carmela Asmar,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Last to note, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, soars into the kingdom of Leo from June 30 until July 26, 2027.
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat fires right-footed shot from the right of the box that soars to the left upper corner of the goal.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
In many ways the ADN project and Passion’s slate at large mark a sign of and reaction to the times as anime still soars, Korean webtoons command as many views as big Netflix’s TV hits, and yet global streaming service orders and broadcaster buys in tradition animation have plunged.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
This entry, with its open stairway, soars to the top of the second floor.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
In the photo, the aircraft soars in the sky beneath a yellow parachute.
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Where this installment really soars, however, is in the development of Rocky and Apollo’s relationship.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.
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Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Deutsche flagged higher inflation and modestly higher long‑term rates and Goldman acknowledged slowing buyback growth as AI capex soars.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Even though tech advocates can argue that their machines are becoming more efficient, there's a common paradox that finds when things get more efficient, they are used more often and total energy use soars even if individual uses are more efficient, Madani said.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
Analysts raised targets across the semiconductor space as AI memory demand soars.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
With only one more year left on his rookie deal, there probably isn’t time to take a real swing at a Stanley Cup before his cap hit soars.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Yet, teams are seeing opportunity in other revenue streams as the league’s profile soars.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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Carmela Asmar,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Last to note, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, soars into the kingdom of Leo from June 30 until July 26, 2027.
—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat fires right-footed shot from the right of the box that soars to the left upper corner of the goal.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
In many ways the ADN project and Passion’s slate at large mark a sign of and reaction to the times as anime still soars, Korean webtoons command as many views as big Netflix’s TV hits, and yet global streaming service orders and broadcaster buys in tradition animation have plunged.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
This entry, with its open stairway, soars to the top of the second floor.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
In the photo, the aircraft soars in the sky beneath a yellow parachute.
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Where this installment really soars, however, is in the development of Rocky and Apollo’s relationship.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.
—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, one national symbol soars above the rest.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Deutsche flagged higher inflation and modestly higher long‑term rates and Goldman acknowledged slowing buyback growth as AI capex soars.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Even though tech advocates can argue that their machines are becoming more efficient, there's a common paradox that finds when things get more efficient, they are used more often and total energy use soars even if individual uses are more efficient, Madani said.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Analysts raised targets across the semiconductor space as AI memory demand soars.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
With only one more year left on his rookie deal, there probably isn’t time to take a real swing at a Stanley Cup before his cap hit soars.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Yet, teams are seeing opportunity in other revenue streams as the league’s profile soars.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soars
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments.
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Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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Regardless, Higgins, who runs a security firm, said unauthorized climbs pose immediate safety risks to both the climbers and people below if someone falls.
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The first true mountain test of this year’s race and the only day to feature some classic Pyrenean climbs.
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
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The source also described an incident involving a helicopter pilot who regularly flies to a residence in the restricted zone.
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Opportunities worth fighting for Esters, a 64-year-old retired clay sculptor for a Detroit automaker, flies three American flags at his Sherwood Forest home on the city’s west side.
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In his directorial debut, Early, who also wrote the film, plays Maddie, a blonde naif who skyrockets to viral fame for recipes created in the test kitchen of GourMaybe, a fictional but winkingly all-too-familiar online content hub.
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Jackson skyrockets ahead of other Republican candidates Jackson hit the ground running, immediately attending campaign events and starting a massive online ad campaign attacking his Republican opponents.
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
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