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Recent Examples of surge
David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The energy price surge has intensified inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations.
—Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
High gas prices are listed at Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on March 9, 2026, as gasoline prices surge amid the ongoing war with Iran.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Escalating geopolitical conflicts have disrupted oil flows and contributed to a surge in gas prices in the past.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The energy price surge has intensified inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations.
—Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Thousands of students ditch class as anti-ICE protests surge in 2026.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
High gas prices are listed at Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on March 9, 2026, as gasoline prices surge amid the ongoing war with Iran.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
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When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the center of the piazza, Noguchi has designed a fountain that would spurt up into the air and then spill over onto the piazza.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the coton de tulear, which spurted from 92nd in 2024 to 79th last year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The MorphoScan’s measurements ebbed and flowed from day to day as expected, with my weight dropping the day after a cardio workout and increasing after a weekend of indulgence.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Only 2200 of them remain, having staved off swells of economic uncertainty, retaining their Irish accents and ways of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bills drew a swell of opposition during a public hearing earlier this month.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vigil reached beyond City Hall; it was streamed online and translated into Creole.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The live show, which is popular in Silicon Valley, is hosted by Hays and John Coogan and primarily streams online.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now there's another big one; the cost of nitrogen fertilizer, which often comes in the form of urea, is rising due to war.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 A fresh voice rises from within you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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People called 911 to report gushing water, which Barash said would normally require at least one fire truck and one police officer to respond and investigate.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The footage shows an alarm going off on an iPhone, with a gray cat instantly jumping up and using its paws to turn it off.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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