1
as in to spurt
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2
as in to increase
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Recent Examples of surge
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Those increases might have been fueled by a surge in demand after Hurricane Helene's destruction of cars in North Carolina.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
This fall, when the facility began providing life-saving treatment for premature infants in a region where the health care system has been steadily dismantled, patient visits surged, climbing from 7,320 in July to 42,999 by October.
—Juwayriah Wright, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The surge in online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic showed the potential of platforms like Amazon and First Class Automation was quick to fill a gap in the market.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Those increases might have been fueled by a surge in demand after Hurricane Helene's destruction of cars in North Carolina.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The generative AI market is predicted to top $1 trillion in revenue within a decade, and business spending on generative AI surged 500% in 2024, according to recent data from Menlo Ventures.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
This fall, when the facility began providing life-saving treatment for premature infants in a region where the health care system has been steadily dismantled, patient visits surged, climbing from 7,320 in July to 42,999 by October.
—Juwayriah Wright, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
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From past red carpets and award shows to fashion-forward events, she’s rocked everything from fiery Botticelli-style waves to a sharp pixie.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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During high tide or if there’s a swell, waves crash onto walkways, soaking passersby.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The laughs hit hard and the blood spurts wildly in this tale of the Smith family, led by patriarch Frost, who goes on holiday on a remote island with some dark and deadly secrets.William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stock up Tyler Toffoli, Jake Walman, Alexander Wennberg, Timothy Liljegren Toffoli has given San Jose immediate payoff for its $24 million investment with a hot start and another current goal spurt to lead the club with nine.Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This agreement is taking placing just as Anaheim is set to increase minimum wages to nearly $20.50 an hour in the new year.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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But while this award was received with a swell of enthusiasm back in West Africa, virtually no one in the U.S. had ever written about him or his family’s astonishing legacy.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yet, amid this rising swell, Greenland offers a stark contrast.Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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Fans looking to stream the show live can access the Paramount Network at paramountnetwork.com, as well as on streaming services with live TV capability, such as Hulu + Live TV.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
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Blue Bloods is available to stream in full on Paramount+.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The waves also begin when the electrical voltage in many neurons rises and falls simultaneously once per second.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Among those to congratulate the company on its breakthrough was and CEO , who gushed with enthusiasm on his social media platform X (formerly ).Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The results and gushing fan testimonials (and tutorials) are all over TikTok making a compelling case for Santa to stick one of these under the tree.Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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The rally in bitcoin, which has skyrocketed around 140% year to date, accelerated after crypto supporter Donald Trump won the presidential election. 2.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Join 145 others in the comments View Comments Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines skyrocketed 85% on November 27 after the Orlando firm announced that Trump Jr. joined its advisory board.Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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