1
as in to spurt
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2
as in to increase
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Joann Muller, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Preparing for a surge so early may feel burdensome when there’s no surge immediately on the horizon, but my experience has shown that there’s rarely time during a crisis for careful consideration.
—Dennis Dufour, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Formerly a Republican stronghold in the Old South, Democratic strength in Virginia has surged over the last two decades and is now considered a moderately blue state at the federal level.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
That's led to a $175 billion surge in U.S. investments for EV and battery manufacturing by Ford, Stellantis and many others, reversing decades of globalization.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Preparing for a surge so early may feel burdensome when there’s no surge immediately on the horizon, but my experience has shown that there’s rarely time during a crisis for careful consideration.
—Dennis Dufour, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Where are the violent groups of the 2020 election?
Threats of political violence, intimidation and insurrection have surged across the online extremist ecosystem in recent weeks, driven by a network of conspiracy theorists, disinformation peddlers and propagandists.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Formerly a Republican stronghold in the Old South, Democratic strength in Virginia has surged over the last two decades and is now considered a moderately blue state at the federal level.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
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Two waves of bombing followed, one late Wednesday and another early Thursday.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Early polls showing as many as twenty-seven per cent of younger Black men supporting Trump caused a wave of anguish among Democrats.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, a lot of my activity comes in brief fits and spurts throughout the day.Adrienne So, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
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The propeller spurts into life and the pilots ensuring a smooth takeoff begin their high-speed chase down the tarmac.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Combined with worries over increasing predator numbers and unpredictable winters, these circumstances had led managers to cut moose tags by more than 50 percent, the study’s authors explain.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The winds from the swell aren't expected to be strong enough to cause damage, but more winds arriving in Southern California this weekend could have stronger impacts.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Democrats are pushing a resolution condemning the swell of disinformation peddled about recent major hurricanes that hit the Eastern Seaboard, including by politicians.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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An indefinable musical by a French auteur is headed for millions of streaming subscribers.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Apple suggests that the 16-inch MacBook Pro can last up to 24 hours of web browsing or streaming 1080p video.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Knight Frank found that the percentage of U.S. buyers purchasing homes in London rose to 6.1 percent in the first six months of this year from 3.3 percent in the second part of 2023.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Boeing shares rose nearly two percent after union workers approved a new contract, ending a seven-week strike that had stalled production lines.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Naturally, fans gushed in the comment section of the post.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Longtime friend and legendary bassist Marcus Miller gushed over Vandross’ many gifts in a statement.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since the outset of 2021, consumer prices have skyrocketed more than 20%.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The rising age of the American homebuyer comes as home prices and mortgage rates have skyrocketed since the pandemic.Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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