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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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as in jump
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Recent Examples of spike
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Memphis Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, has asserted that the city has been making progress in reducing crime after a spike in 2023.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
In poultry, bird flu cases are spiking earlier than expected.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
There was also a spike in flu cases last month.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Memphis Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, has asserted that the city has been making progress in reducing crime after a spike in 2023.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Start with the Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser, an everyday face wash spiked with polyhydroxy acid (PHA) to balance the skin's oil production and curb breakouts.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
In poultry, bird flu cases are spiking earlier than expected.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Verb
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Shortly after murdering the Otero family, Rader broke into the home of Kathryn Bright and stabbed her to death while also seriously injuring her brother.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, in the process, he's stabbed by the syringe Mehta intended for Lo and dies.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Certain probiotics also stimulate intestinal muscles to contract more effectively, which can move stool in your colon.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Programs where major companies stimulate the market for clean technologies have an important role to play and will need to continue and expand.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nix stood in a clean pocket and delivered a dart to Sutton at the first-down marker, and the veteran broke a tackle to gain 19 more yards.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The pair were seen playing darts surrounded by a film crew, according to social media posts.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ed brings great depth and heart to the man in charge of safety for this massive jump, an island of reason in a sea of insanity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Josh Kendall and Chad Graff offered analysis of every ranking, writing this about the Chiefs' major jump.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the rest of his body was a meandering ghost, his eyes were molten rage-arrows piercing the other people onstage.—
Betty Gilpin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Her jacket featured side lace-up details, while her pants had piercing-like details.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a heatproof bowl, stir together the eggs, egg yolks, and cornstarch until completely combined.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Warm it over medium heat and stir in the gelatin.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reigns got out of it but was on the receiving end of an accidental spear from Jey Uso.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Schroder, who has a reputation for pestering opposing point guards, is the head of that spear.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Under Brown’s leadership, McLaren has seen a dramatic upturn in fortunes in F1, winning the constructors’ championship for the last two years.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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