as in upheaval
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Recent Examples of upsurge
Alternatively, its upsurge might indicate that the virus has become more infectious — a very concerning, albeit less likely, development.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Add in an upsurge in adolescent anxiety and depression, and the degree of difficulty is not for the faint of heart.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
The first is a dramatic upsurge in self-confidence.
—Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2024
The upsurge in labor organizing is in part a way for workers to gain some sort of say about what happens to their jobs.
—Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Add in an upsurge in adolescent anxiety and depression, and the degree of difficulty is not for the faint of heart.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
The first is a dramatic upsurge in self-confidence.
—Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2024
The upsurge in labor organizing is in part a way for workers to gain some sort of say about what happens to their jobs.
—Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for upsurge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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The resulting fallout led to internal upheaval and a loss of trust.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The United States ordered more than 75 strikes on ISIS camps to stop the terrorist group from taking advantage of the upheaval.Seyed Ismail Nafeesa, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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For Sagittarius risings, the planet is considered their chart ruler and has a significant impact on their birth chart.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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And with the gap between the rich and the poor rising, this doesn't appear to be an off-base assessment.Justin Klawans, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Livestreaming in the Era of AI Speed’s meteoric rise underscores the unparalleled connection that livestreaming offers between creators and fans.Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The lofty valuation, however, hasn’t stopped the stock’s monstrous rise over the years.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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One cyber company on an upswing is Fortinet (FTNT), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., with well over $5 billion in annual revenue.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Chiefs continue to be on an upswing in driving more women to buy tickets, merchandise and engage with team accounts across social media.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Low prices are the cure for low prices, and that’ll be the case here, as farmers plant less corn and wheat in favor of something else, such as cotton, creating a supply shortfall—and setting the stage for the next price upturn.Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Economic growth was sluggish last year, though there have been signs of an upturn to start 2024.Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, quakes here can cause vertical thrusts that drive tsunamis.Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jet engines produce more thrust at cooler temperatures and the Mojave air is smoothest early in the day, which is why the flights are scheduled for just after sun up.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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