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
The first is a dramatic upsurge in self-confidence.
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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
In August, the World Health Organization determined that an upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a growing number of nations in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern under the International Health Regulations, the highest level of alarm.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Sep. 2024
The upsurge in interest in the library’s data is also reflected in the numbers.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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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
In August, the World Health Organization determined that an upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a growing number of nations in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern under the International Health Regulations, the highest level of alarm.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Sep. 2024
The upsurge in interest in the library’s data is also reflected in the numbers.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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The show has also seen a bit of of behind-the-scenes upheaval as of late.Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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As someone deeply connected to this narrative through my family’s legacy with the Chickasaw Nation and the Chickasaw Freedmen, I am inspired by the pivotal roles that my great-great-great-grandfather, Charles Cohee Sr., and his son, Charles Cohee Jr., played during a time of significant upheaval.Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 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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Scorpio risings with their family and home At home, Scorpio risings want a sense of order and prioritize communication, authority and emotions.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Biden’s refusal to exit the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous initial debate performance in June kicked off a whirlwind season that gave rise to Harris.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent polling in Indiana shows the former president remains highly popular in the Hoosier State, even with Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of the Democratic ticket this summer.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Venture investments into biopharma and medtech continued their 2024 upswing during the third quarter, according to a new report from J.P. Morgan.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to its recent upswing, Legendary was able to finance its buyout of Wanda’s stake using cash from its balance sheet.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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There are higher lows in momentum and an upturn in relative strength.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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That was the latest news: A catastrophic day ended in a slight upturn, and the market seemed to recover somewhat the next day.Erin Alberty, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Stocks tied to the price of the cryptocurrency got a boost.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Karma’s hybrid super sedan is about to get a big power boost.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The highlight for me was watching and listening closely to Joan Robinson (Post-Keynesian diva) duking it out with Frank Hahn (Neoclassical divo), in playful but serious jabs and thrusts.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Unlike chemical propulsion systems, nuclear thermal propulsion systems rely on nuclear fission reactions to heat the propellant that is then expelled from the nozzle to create the driving force or thrust.Amber DaSilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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