as in upheaval
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Recent Examples of upsurge
The move marked the latest in an upsurge of recession fears on Wall Street in recent weeks.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
The administration is also pushing to expedite the deployment of the Kenyan force — a mission first proposed by Washington over 16 months ago that finally appeared on track in recent weeks, before the upsurge in violence began.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales, and more.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
The administration is also pushing to expedite the deployment of the Kenyan force — a mission first proposed by Washington over 16 months ago that finally appeared on track in recent weeks, before the upsurge in violence began.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales, and more.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
Noun
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Automakers brace for policy upheaval Automakers knew that Trump's election would bring huge changes to EV policy.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Anti-immigration politics threw the Dutch and German governments into upheaval amid growing nationalist sentiment in Europe.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
3 June 2025
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According to the archaeologist, the Octagon served as a sort of celestial calendar, marking the northernmost limits of the rising of the moon during an 18.6-year cycle.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Like guttering candles, the rebellion spent itself in uncoordinated risings at different times in different parts of the country.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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The Federal Statistical Office said the rise in April was largely due to a significant increase in the manufacturing of data processing equipment, electrical goods and optical products.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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One of the clearest indicators of this shift is the growing rise and relevance of nontraditional finance.—
Liquidia,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Stocks ended the week on an upswing, propped up by a better-than-expected jobs report and a rebound for Tesla , with the S & P 500 trading above 6,000 to sniff its all-time high.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Barring a significant upswing in legislative support, which is increasingly unlikely as Republicans grapple with the deficit-boosting implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill currently making its way through Congress, the future of DOGE stimulus is doubtful.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Their upturn in form coincided with Luis Enrique altering Dembele’s role from right winger to centre-forward, with the Frenchman operating as a false nine.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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This new thrust demonstrates how Patel has implemented meaningful change as he has been given more authority.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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At every thrust the tip of the blade entered an inch or two into the ground and threw up small puffs of dust.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
10 June 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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