spikes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spikesnext
plural of spike
1
as in darts

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as in jumps

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spikes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spike
1
as in stabs
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 stimulates
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 Synonyms for spikes
  1. stabs
  2. stimulates
  3. extensions
  4. picks
  5. pike
Verb
  • But before Wheeler can kill Jamie, Beth stabs him in the heart.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In lieu of that, Beth simply drives straight to Jamie’s place and stabs him in the heart with a knife.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of stabs
Verb
  • Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Noun
  • The Thunder built in some contractual escape hatches with Williams and Holmgren's looming extensions in mind.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The report acknowledges the boom in wig purchases since the pandemic, when consumers began turning to this alternative to hair extensions.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of extensions
Verb
  • Before the weekend's games, make sure to check out our expert picks for every Week 17 game.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Thunder also still have to figure out if/how recent lottery picks such as Wallace, Ousmane Dieng and Nikola Topic fit into their long-term plans.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of picks
Noun
  • Chinese Challenges Beyond TikTok Whatever happens to TikTok, there are many more major challenges in U.S.-China economic relations coming down the pike.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And then, there is what appears to be coming down the pike: the systems that allow for cheap binge shopping come undone.
    Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of pike
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