spiking

verb

Definition of spikingnext
present participle of spike
1
as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

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2
as in stimulating
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 spiking
  1. stabbing
  2. stimulating
  3. picking
  4. stirring
  5. piercing
  6. spitting
Verb
  • Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Humane Society Yavapai Humane Society Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of stabbing
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  • In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Studies in mice and rats with partial spinal cord injuries showed that stimulating these neurons improved the animals’ ability to walk, paving the way for the current trials in humans.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • The trick will be picking the right one.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of picking
Verb
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirring
Verb
  • Surveillance camera video of the strike showed huge fireballs piercing the darkness and slamming into the ground at astonishing speed.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With its spire once again piercing the Parisian sky, Notre Dame is poised to reclaim its role as a global beacon of faith and art.
    THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of piercing
Verb
  • You're used to people spitting lies at you about their identity.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The song grew into a post-grunge anthem, an abrasively catchy, groovy head-scratcher about being blown to hell, spitting in wishing wells, and cuckoo cannonballs.
    Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of spitting
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