as in ascendant
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in gliding
Related Words
1
as in rising
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in flying
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
bats soaring and swooping through the night air
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in increasing
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of soaring
Vincent Kilbride,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
That news sent the shorts running to cover and the stock soaring.
—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
By Monday, widespread highs in the 90s are forecast across the Midwest, with afternoon temperatures soaring into the upper 90s in Minneapolis.
—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soaring
Noun
After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, oil prices spiked, sending gasoline soaring.
—
Vincent Kilbride,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
That news sent the shorts running to cover and the stock soaring.
—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
The result has been devastating battlefield casualties that now outpace the ability to raise fresh recruits as well as soaring death-benefit payouts and widespread fuel shortages across the country.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
By Monday, widespread highs in the 90s are forecast across the Midwest, with afternoon temperatures soaring into the upper 90s in Minneapolis.
—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soaring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaring
Adjective
-
The prospective cuts are the latest blow to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, which is broadly unpopular amid an ascendant far right.
-
Well, Teel is finally back behind the dish for the big club — where the former first-rounder slotted right back into a potentially fantasy-rich cleanup spot for the ascendant White Sox.
Noun
-
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.
-
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.
Verb
-
The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
-
By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
Verb
-
Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
-
So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
Verb
-
As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
-
When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
Adjective
-
While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here.
-
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
Noun
-
Even after adjusting for inflation, Illinois’ spending on K-12 pensions has skyrocketed by roughly fivefold since the turn of the last century, ballooning to nearly 10 times the raw dollar amount spent in 2000.
-
Brightline West is relying on $3 billion in taxpayer funding, and Brightline Florida is facing bankruptcy due to billions in ballooning debt and ridership far below expectations.
Verb
-
Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family.
-
Cooling your feet brings down overall body temperature, so chill a pair of socks in the fridge during the day and slip them on before climbing into bed.
Cite this Entry
“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaring. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
