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
His commercial peak coincided with an upsurge in celebrity interest and devaluation.
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Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Three years later, the outbreak continues — the number of new infections so far this year is 10 times the full 12-month totals recorded in some years before the upsurge.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
In recent years, however, companies have faced pressure to revoke DEI policies amid an upsurge of conservative backlash and a Supreme Court decision effectively ending affirmative action in college admissions.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
An upsurge in the U.S. is prominent since exports became legal in 2016 and then the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Three years later, the outbreak continues — the number of new infections so far this year is 10 times the full 12-month totals recorded in some years before the upsurge.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
In recent years, however, companies have faced pressure to revoke DEI policies amid an upsurge of conservative backlash and a Supreme Court decision effectively ending affirmative action in college admissions.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
An upsurge in the U.S. is prominent since exports became legal in 2016 and then the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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Social Security Administration leadership upheaval The Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is not a federal department.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the underlying conditions that created a seismic social upheaval to which those individuals and institutions are responding did not materialize overnight.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yes, that means that the latte makeup trend was basically designed in a lab to look amazing on Taurus risings.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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When To See The Wolf Moon Occult Mars Although the rising of the Wolf Moon will be best seen during dusk on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the previous night will see a near-full moon occult Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Active dry yeast: Because of the long rise time of this dough, reach for active dry yeast instead of instant.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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This rise in migration has also led to a backlash against migrants in destination countries, including the United States.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Even though ratings have been on an upswing, with last year’s edition the most-viewed since 2020, in historical terms the current universe of possible audience is significantly diminished.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bloom 21-8 (5) Blazing Trojans and Jayla Tyler enter week on upswing with seven-game winning streak.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Although the fertility rate in neighboring South Korea rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, thanks to measures to spur young people to marry and have children, the trend in Japan has yet to show an upturn.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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City have been struggling for nearly four months and there is still no upturn in sight.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Together they are designed to provide the 8.8 million pounds of thrust to propel Orion to deep-space destinations.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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The movie, full of extraordinary footage, returns us to that moment when the promise of space carried a spiritual thrust.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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