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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Recent Examples of spike
John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
According to Meyerson, Arizona's troubling spike in deaths may reflect more potent fentanyl and methamphetamines being sold in her state.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 28 May 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
While the Ebola caseload is not spiking, the number of locals exposed to infection via health workers has been rising.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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Noun
When perception workloads spike, sensors degrade or timing becomes inconsistent, most systems lack the guarantees needed to respond predictably.
—John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
According to Meyerson, Arizona's troubling spike in deaths may reflect more potent fentanyl and methamphetamines being sold in her state.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 28 May 2026
Verb
For example, Biden aggressively tapped the SPR after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, spiking gasoline prices above $5 a gallon for the first time ever.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
While the Ebola caseload is not spiking, the number of locals exposed to infection via health workers has been rising.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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And the darts technique—which is formally called the Monte Carlo method—becomes more accurate when more random events are generated.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
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But the darts at Dart are not only coming from fans and players from opposing teams.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Old-school practical effects made the sequence rumble and jump, Knoll said.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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But the Sox responded with the big swing by Vargas, who jump-skipped his way around the bases after launching an 0-1 changeup from Drew Anderson over the left-field wall.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Swan screamed and tried to get up from her seat, but Matthews allegedly held onto her right arm and stabbed her approximately 18 to 20 times, the affidavit says.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Authorities said Anthony admitted stabbing Metcalf and asked whether the teen would be OK.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Petco Park was built to stimulate and revitalize parts of downtown.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The Fed typically raises its benchmark interest rate to help curb inflation by making borrowing more expensive and lowers it to stimulate economic growth and hiring.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Asparagus spears are harvested toward the end of spring, but the feathery foliage of perennial asparagus plants are typically left in place during the summer and fall to allow the plant to continue to photosynthesize.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Castle is the spear of San Antonio’s resistance, and his spirit is central to the Spurs handling the pressure and weight of the playoffs thus far.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Three structural elements differentiate the present landscape from previous upturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Domestic sales and government largesse are driving the upturn, but activity is still affected by supply chain disruptions and businesses deferring spending.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Tillis punctuated every strikeout with an ear-piercing scream and fist pump.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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As Marcus spent more time mentoring his leading employees, their temperament shifted from frustrated to inspired, stirring more change in the workforce than Marcus ever could have achieved alone.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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