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soaring

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noun

soaring

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verb

present participle of soar
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Recent Examples of soaring
Noun
Like the best ballads, its beauty lies in its simplicity: It is carried entirely by the sound of piano keys and the soaring, yet always controlled, lilt of McVie’s voice. Vulture Staff, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2022 Research has shown that heat domes, areas of high atmospheric pressure that send the mercury soaring, have become stronger in recent decades. Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2018 For this winter, any increase in China’s energy consumption—even a cold winter that sends demand soaring—is unlikely to hurt Europe much, given that the continent’s natural gas reserves are already at more than 90% capacity. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2022 The war in Ukraine sent the spot price soaring, leading to the current crunch. Emily Rauhala, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for soaring 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaring
Adjective
  • Many democracies are already struggling with demographic decline, sluggish economic growth, soaring debt, and ascendant extremist parties.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Trudeau sought to cast himself as a foil to ascendant right-wing populist leaders in the West, once welcoming Syrian refugees to a Toronto airport.
    Amanda Coletta The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Tensions are rising in the country as two potential presidents claim legitimacy.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Why Retailers Are Closing Stores And Going Bankrupt Retail store closures and bankruptcies are rising.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.
    Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • This pivot comes as the industry faces ballooning content costs and consumers experience significant cost-of-living increases.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The ambitious, multi-billion-dollar effort, however, has been plagued by concerns about ballooning costs.
    Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.
    Alex Stout, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images — a white light, a black background — on social media.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Enjoy a pristine beach experience without high rises, hotels, and other development, and with the comfort of restrooms, showers, and picnic pavilions.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
  • His output was also defined by his personal celebrity—a folksy, chain-smoking former Eagle Scout who produced art of high complexity while also rhapsodizing about the simple pleasures of eating a doughnut with a cup of coffee.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025

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