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
An upsurge in tuberculosis cases in Kansas has public health officials on edge, as at least 67 patients in the state are currently being treated for active infections.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Jan. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales and more.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
His commercial peak coincided with an upsurge in celebrity interest and devaluation.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Three years later, the outbreak continues — the number of new infections so far this year is 10 times the full 12-month totals recorded in some years before the upsurge.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Jan. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales and more.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
His commercial peak coincided with an upsurge in celebrity interest and devaluation.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Three years later, the outbreak continues — the number of new infections so far this year is 10 times the full 12-month totals recorded in some years before the upsurge.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, episcopal courts also worked to punish clerical figures involved in the upheaval.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Mar. 2025
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Yes, that means that the latte makeup trend was basically designed in a lab to look amazing on Taurus risings.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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When To See The Wolf Moon Occult Mars Although the rising of the Wolf Moon will be best seen during dusk on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the previous night will see a near-full moon occult Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, a historic rise of 8.7 percent was granted to retirees and other benefit claimants because of runaway inflation caused by the nation's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The August 2023 surge led to a historic rise of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border for weeks afterward.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The surge is reminiscent of an upswing recorded in the first six months of 2020, when more than 5,800 Americans gave up their citizenship, nearly tripling the number from all of 2019.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Historical Context Even before this recent upswing, ADA had shown strong momentum, climbing from $0.34 in early November 2023 to $1.28 by early December.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such a method automatically reduces your withdrawals during downturns and limits withdrawals during upturns.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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To the best of our knowledge, that was not the case with Smith, either. — To avoid an upturn that could make the termination more difficult.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Their level of participation in it becomes the dramatic thrust of the film rather than the end result, and while the three women are anonymous in a literal sense, they are marked by their distinctly different attitudes toward what’s to come.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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The argument mirrors the thrust of Ryan Reynolds’ bid to dismiss defamation claims against him in Baldoni’s lawsuit.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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