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as in gushes
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as in increases
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Recent Examples of surges
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Yet such surges of violence are expected, analysts say, as both sides seek to maximize leverage over key issues covered by a 14-point memorandum of understanding, agreed to on June 17, that sought to defuse the conflict.
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Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
As girls’ flag football surges and flag readies for a starring role at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, state officials brace for a broader debate over sanctioning boys’ flag statewide.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Despite a history of fast surges, Amazon has felt rather constrained as of late, trading sideways for nearly six months.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Coastal marshes similarly reduce erosion, buffer storm surges and support fisheries.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Many people rely on air conditioners to keep cool in summer, but running an AC during a thunderstorm poses a risk of damage from lightning strikes, power surges, flooding, and falling debris.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Snorkelers and divers should beware of surges in La Jolla Cove.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Yet such surges of violence are expected, analysts say, as both sides seek to maximize leverage over key issues covered by a 14-point memorandum of understanding, agreed to on June 17, that sought to defuse the conflict.
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Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
As girls’ flag football surges and flag readies for a starring role at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, state officials brace for a broader debate over sanctioning boys’ flag statewide.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Despite a history of fast surges, Amazon has felt rather constrained as of late, trading sideways for nearly six months.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Coastal marshes similarly reduce erosion, buffer storm surges and support fisheries.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Many people rely on air conditioners to keep cool in summer, but running an AC during a thunderstorm poses a risk of damage from lightning strikes, power surges, flooding, and falling debris.
—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surges
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This stretch is a favorite among travelers, with rolling hills giving way to stunning shorelines near San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, where waves, beaches, and palm trees line the route.
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Officials said conditions deteriorated rapidly as strong winds and heavy waves developed, creating hazardous conditions for boaters.
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Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.
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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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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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The greatest threat of those swells are to beaches that face the southwest.
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Instead of asking whether existing programs are delivering results, Congress piles new spending and new funding streams onto an already fragmented system.
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The company launched Fox News and weather products, and subscription service Fox One, which streams the company’s sports and news.
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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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This matches the only other blue ring in the solar system, namely Saturn's E-ring that is produced by cryovolcanism on Saturn's moon Enceladus, which squirts geysers of water into space.
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Block squirts out a capturing of Dreyfuss as a fuzzy-haired neurotic ping-ponging mood changes around the set.
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Add an annual contribution of $250, and the average amount jumps to $15,154.
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Nissan shares have lost 45% of their value over the past five years, compared to 26% and 42% jumps for Honda and Toyota respectively.
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“Surges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surges. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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