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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
Julia Ries, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
This case comes amid a marked spike in measles infections in the United States, which since the start of 2025 has already recorded the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
When geopolitical tensions rise, inflation fears spike, or market confidence dwindles, investors rush to gold.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For example, Sacramento shot up from 94th place in 2024 to 23rd this year, thanks to a spike in grass and weed pollen.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
This case comes amid a marked spike in measles infections in the United States, which since the start of 2025 has already recorded the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
According to a recent study, coffee before breakfast could spike cortisol, leading to elevated feelings of anxiety or stress throughout the morning.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
When geopolitical tensions rise, inflation fears spike, or market confidence dwindles, investors rush to gold.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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Lines that felt, if not like a poison dart aimed at our current political situation, then like an awfully lucky shot.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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For the video, Dacus and her hot mascs had been playing poker and darts, arm-wrestling, boxing, puffing cigars, lifting weights.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The 6-1, 197-pounder probably won’t be available late in the first round, but his stock took a hit at the combine because his testing numbers (4.5 40-yard dash and 33-inch vertical jump) were so much worse than Emmanwori’s.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those looking to upgrade from the 30 series or older must judge the RTX 5090’s performance on its own terms to see if the frame rates are enough to make the jump.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The rookie hero, opening beer bottles with his eye socket, pulling out his own tooth with pliers, and being stabbed by a fan in Mexico wielding a pen, made news everywhere.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Police said the victim got into an argument with four teen boys and was then stabbed.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Enhance Elasticity Enhances elasticity by deeply nourishing the skin and stimulating collagen production, which helps improve firmness and resilience.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The exercise plate is designed to stimulate muscle contractions and boost your circulation, while also enhancing your mobility and balance.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ever since Donald Trump came down that golden escalator, the Republican Party has been remaking itself, putting larger-than-life personalities who can dominate the new media landscape at the tip of the spear.—
Kurt Bardella,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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For instance, when your supermarket has fresh raspberries, why not add a spear of these berries and put them on top of your Blinker?—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Such a method automatically reduces your withdrawals during downturns and limits withdrawals during upturns.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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To the best of our knowledge, that was not the case with Smith, either. — To avoid an upturn that could make the termination more difficult.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That, for me, is the only piercing message of this whole thing.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stray bullets had shattered his own downstairs window; a second bullet pierced the house and lodged into an upstairs wall.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The advocates, including two lawyers and religious leaders, argued the arrangement would stir fear in immigrant communities.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Prep Meatballs In a large bowl stir together pork, panko, 1 Tbsp.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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