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as in jump
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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
David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The spike in Geo’s stock comes after Trump promised to take a tougher approach to criminal justice issues, which could be a tailwind for the prison company.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annika Kim Constantino,michele Luhn,ashley Capoot,julie Coleman,josephine Rozzelle,ece Yildirim,ruxandra Iordache,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,cj Haddad, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
The antioxidant-rich lemon-yellow lotion is also spiked with niacinamide and panthenol to give your body a hydrated, healthy glow without any residual stickiness.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Once spiked, a gun could not be fired, and repair was a lengthy and difficult process involving drilling out the spike.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The spike in Geo’s stock comes after Trump promised to take a tougher approach to criminal justice issues, which could be a tailwind for the prison company.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annika Kim Constantino,michele Luhn,ashley Capoot,julie Coleman,josephine Rozzelle,ece Yildirim,ruxandra Iordache,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,cj Haddad, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile traffic to the Houston Texans page spiked 218%.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
The antioxidant-rich lemon-yellow lotion is also spiked with niacinamide and panthenol to give your body a hydrated, healthy glow without any residual stickiness.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
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Wood made a second dart, this time angling into the box.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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When stuck between two choices, flip a coin, roll a dice, or let a dart decide.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Season 3 is expected to have a time jump for the series.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Amid a jump to the ACC this past year, SMU underwent a $100 million project that will increase its football capacity to 45,000 from 32,000.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Palestinians have carried out scores of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tynion spoke with The Hollywood Reporter to mark the anniversary, talking about that really long title, his debt of gratitude to Walking Dead author Kirkman, and how long the comic can keep stabbing its stories.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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For example, evidence now suggests that tariffs imposed in 2018 to reduce steel imports did little to stimulate domestic production but left downstream consumers with higher prices.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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By stimulating job creation, attracting investment and fostering innovation, these events contribute to broader economic growth.Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Place the spears on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The points were fluted and came in various sizes, often used on projectiles like spears.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
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His upturn coincided with Roberts saying Sunday afternoon that Freeman — placed on emergency family leave and then the restricted list (a paper move) – could return to the Dodgers as soon as Monday or Tuesday.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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There are higher lows in momentum and an upturn in relative strength.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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For example, Catherine doesn’t mention that Jonathan pierced his arm with his pocketknife — a gift from Mr. Brigstocke — and forced her to drink the blood.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Instructions Step 1 In a medium bowl, stir together 1½ teaspoons of the vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the wine, ½ teaspoon of the sugar, and the cornstarch.Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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Coarsely chop onions and stir into mixture, adding all the pan juices.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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