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Recent Examples of surge
Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Several states in the South have shot upward on the list — a surge widely attributed to a focus on the science of reading, a body of research associated with literacy instruction focused on small letter sounds.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
But a late caution forced an overtime restart, opening the door for Reddick to surge past Kyle Larson on the final lap.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
There was then a surge and a pause around 85 cents/lb around the beginning of May.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Several states in the South have shot upward on the list — a surge widely attributed to a focus on the science of reading, a body of research associated with literacy instruction focused on small letter sounds.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Verb
But what if yields surge and inflation spikes when millions more Americans are retired and millions fewer are working?
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
But a late caution forced an overtime restart, opening the door for Reddick to surge past Kyle Larson on the final lap.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
Noun
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The incident came amid a wave of teen violence across the country.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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This seminal work influenced the first wave of contemporary American producers for public radio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, for example, the city spent more than 50 million dollars in 2021 on policing homelessness, yet unsheltered homelessness still increased.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The swell of political dissatisfaction with Starmer from many of his colleagues, and what appears to be his narrow escape from an immediate leadership challenge, provides the impetus for the government to revamp its legislative agenda.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For decades, people have streamed through the vaulted halls of Grand Central Terminal with one eye on the clock.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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When Bz points north, Earth’s field resists it; when Bz swings south, the two fields connect, allowing plasma to stream in.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Knight gushed about his tag team partner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Last month, Derek gushed to PEOPLE about how great of an aunt his sister was to his 3-month-old daughter.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Data from travel booking platform TrainPal shows that in April, purchases by UK residents of Eurostar tickets to France jumped 42% month-over-month and rose 25% year-over-year.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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