surging 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of surgingnext
as in rolling

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surging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of surge
1
as in streaming

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2
as in skyrocketing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surging
  1. rolling
  2. skyrocketing
  3. pouring
  4. increasing
  5. erupting
  6. rising
  7. jumping
  8. escalating
Adjective
  • Both homes boast exceptional views across the rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Thousands of laborers spent years creating the reservoir, the lake, the rolling hills.
    James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of rolling
Verb
  • In the message, Swift reportedly praised Clark’s skyrocketing career, before inviting her to attend an upcoming Kansas City Chiefs game with her.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There are some countries bucking the trend, however, with a skyrocketing population surge forecast for Africa.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of skyrocketing
Verb
  • Venture funding has begun pouring back into crypto.
    Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But, in the tumult of the snap election, dubious and outright vile comments came pouring forth.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.
    Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • In recent months, Earth’s star has ramped up activity, with giant flares erupting off the surface and belching streams of plasma and charged particles into space.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Being out on display can be unsettling when emotions are erupting on the inside.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of erupting
Verb
  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Digitalization in the scrap business isn’t about jumping into all the latest tools.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The choreographer also put an action shot of Deveraux jumping down a waterslide and a blurry selfie with him in her post.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumping
Verb
  • That's the message young U-Reporters in Haiti are taking to heart and putting into practice, working to provide vital health and hygiene guidance to parents struggling to protect their children's health amid prolonged political turmoil and escalating armed violence.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Its deployment in Belarus could alter the strategic balance in the region, potentially escalating tensions with neighboring countries and NATO.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of escalating
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