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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in to increase
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
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Recent Examples of soar
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Profits are soaring at the nation's biggest banks, the result of a surging optimism in corporate America that's driving dealmaking and capital raising.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
As that new single soars, another one of Queen’s older tracks also makes a comeback.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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However, there are growing fears over the level of EV market share controlled by Chinese companies, which saw sales soar by 40 percent in 2024 according to industry data.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Profits are soaring at the nation's biggest banks, the result of a surging optimism in corporate America that's driving dealmaking and capital raising.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Sweet Inspirations push the song’s gospel inflections to the forefront, engaging in a call-and-response with Franklin that makes the record soar.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
As that new single soars, another one of Queen’s older tracks also makes a comeback.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $95 million for Tuesday's drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Don Boudreaux in taking a whack at my explanations in this regard says to be careful and specify that economists can credibly be for tariff duties whose revenues rise with rates.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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During a controversial Trump Rally on October 27, 2024, the Hulkster passed that test with flying colors.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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News network helicopters, on standby at nearby Van Nuys airport, are not permitted to fly near the area.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) wrote in its 2024 global tuberculosis report cases of the disease had increased internationally, with 8.2 million people worldwide being diagnosed in 2023.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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The track achieved the longest climb to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a solo male artist, taking 32 weeks to reach the summit in March 2024.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
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With eight minutes left in the third period in Pittsburgh, the Columbus Blue Jackets were down by two goals, playing without their No. 1 center, Sean Monahan, and staring at a steep climb in a building that’s never been welcoming to them.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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That means Kelce can ascend to No. 1 on the list with 343 receiving yards in the playoffs.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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With the addition of the new dates, the 27-year-old from Sinaloa goes bicoastal, a reflection of his rapidly ascending stardom.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Currently, 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 7.00 percent, but experts don't see that rate dropping too much in 2025.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Inflation is also hovering above the Bank of England’s 2% target, after edging higher to 2.6% in November.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the skyrocketing housing costs mean that to some countries, foreigners have outstayed their welcome.Jason Lalljee, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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From 2019 to 2023, US Tequila consumption skyrocketed from 19.7 million 9-liter cases to 31.6 million 9-liter cases.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The book, which does not yet have a title, will chronicle Brandy’s ascent from singing at her hometown church in McComb, Mississippi, to R&B stardom, acting, and beyond.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fueling the ascent of the world’s largest cryptocurrency is speculation that the United States will embrace bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.Sam Lyman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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