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1
as in rising
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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2
as in flying
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
bats soaring and swooping through the night air
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as in increasing
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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Recent Examples of soaring
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Airspace closures across the Gulf region from late February, triggered by military strikes on Iran, forced carriers to reroute Europe-Asia flights around the conflict zone, adding hours to journey times and sending airfares soaring.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 8 May 2026
The main gathering space is a double-height living room with soaring 22-foot ceilings and an 18-foot natural brick fireplace.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Trading in the meme coin shot up on Wednesday as the hoax went viral, sending its price soaring.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Airspace closures across the Gulf region from late February, triggered by military strikes on Iran, forced carriers to reroute Europe-Asia flights around the conflict zone, adding hours to journey times and sending airfares soaring.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The main gathering space is a double-height living room with soaring 22-foot ceilings and an 18-foot natural brick fireplace.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaring
Adjective
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Some of the most ascendant online stars, who helped boost him among younger right-leaning and independent voters in 2024, have abandoned him.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Mississippi County's ascendant steel industry will be getting even bigger this summer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, the state park is a hotspot for hang gliding, kite flying, and sunset watching.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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This week, the moon will be visible gliding silently through the daytime sky from today (April 22), up until the next full moon phase on May 1.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Other things flying up include flexible repair patches for sealing the space station’s hull, a replacement ultrasonic inspection tool, spare units for the station’s vibration monitoring system and parts to improve water processing and oxygen generation.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The pair got the gold-star treatment from some European designers, with Chanel flying them over to attend the fall show and to dine privately with Karl Lagerfeld.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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This feeling of stasis is made all the more worrying by Ukraine’s increasing ability to strike inside Russia itself.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Verdier says the increasing regulation in the car industry and the push to move away from fossil fuels are part of the reason why Ferrari is so enthusiastic about this project.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2020
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An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively. 14.—
Kevin Hanson,
SI.com,
2 Aug. 2019
Noun
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Amid a shaky job market, rising tuition and ballooning student loan balances, more young adults are questioning whether a college degree is worth it, several studies show.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Currency fluctuations can hit harder in developing economies and, while only a fraction of the change may feed into coffee’s ballooning price, every bit can pile up.—
Matt Sedensky,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Texas drivers are seeing another jump at the pump, with gas prices climbing above $4 a gallon statewide for the first time in nearly four years.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaring. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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