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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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
This time around, the focus remains on both Curtain Call releases, but several of the rapper’s full-lengths do manage to soar once more.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The gambit was pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the enterprise software company formally known as MicroStrategy that has acquired more than $40 billion in Bitcoin and seen its share price soar.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Shares that trade there of Chinese toy company Pop Mart International Group soared 12.5% after its CEO said its annual revenue could top $4 billion this year and announced the release of a mini version of its popular Labubu dolls.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
This time around, the focus remains on both Curtain Call releases, but several of the rapper’s full-lengths do manage to soar once more.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The company is also pausing price hikes this year, even as the cost of coffee soars, which could weigh on the company's margins.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The gambit was pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the enterprise software company formally known as MicroStrategy that has acquired more than $40 billion in Bitcoin and seen its share price soar.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Humidity was rising and winds were decreasing, but those winds may pick up Aug. 27, Cal Fire warned in the update.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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In June, my children and I flew from Singapore to Texas to visit family.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Executing the heists: 'special ops tactical team' On Feb. 1, 2023, five Chilean nationals flew from the Los Angeles airport to the Detroit area.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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For example, an AI system used in agriculture would be evaluated not just for its ability to increase crop yields, but for its impacts on soil health, farmer autonomy, biodiversity, water usage, and community resilience.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Blend until smooth, starting on low speed and increasing to high after a few seconds until fully pureed.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images City audits have shown a steep climb in liability spending in the city.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Use this moment—the early grind, the slow climb—as your forge.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The track ascends from No. 19 to No. 15 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, marking its best placement yet on that streaming-only list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Can Martin ascend quickly enough in his rookie season?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median employee tenure in US industries hovers around 3.9 years, while voluntary quits remain persistently high.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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That means the Knicks — already hovering just under the second tax apron — would need to match LeBron’s salary in any trade.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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This would only override the grid, lower efficiencies, and skyrocket energy costs for everyday New Yorkers and local businesses.—
Gary LaBarbera,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Business skyrocketed after the loan, and now the Rhode Island coffee company brings in $4.5 million a year in revenue.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Stocks’ ascent to fresh records come as the Trump administration ramps up its assault on the Fed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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The film charts the Russian leader’s ascent to power amid post-Soviet chaos, aided by versatile spin doctor Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) — a fictional character inspired by real-life fixer, Vladislav Sourkov.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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