as in upheavals
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Right now, marketers are still trying to get a read on how economic conditions may shake out, and there won’t be much clarity in the ad market until budgets are registered—a process that itself will be complicated by the ongoing geopolitical upheavals.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026 -
During the major social upheavals of 2011 and 2019, students adopted a confrontational stance against the political and business elite to demand systemic reforms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Analysts warned that further price rises will hit consumer demand, and that the war could trigger a bond market slowdown and a wider economic slump.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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When one rises, the other falls.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Upsurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurges. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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