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 administration is also pushing to expedite the deployment of the Kenyan force — a mission first proposed by Washington over 16 months ago that finally appeared on track in recent weeks, before the upsurge in violence began.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 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.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
Jessie Montgomery, Carlos Simon, Huang Ruo, and other nonwhite composers benefitted from an upsurge of performances.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
In the 1890s, amid the convulsive changes of the industrial era and an upsurge in labor conflict and farmers’ political organizing, nearly four million African Americans were stripped of their voting rights.
—Suzanne Mettler, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2020
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 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.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
Jessie Montgomery, Carlos Simon, Huang Ruo, and other nonwhite composers benefitted from an upsurge of performances.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
In the 1890s, amid the convulsive changes of the industrial era and an upsurge in labor conflict and farmers’ political organizing, nearly four million African Americans were stripped of their voting rights.
—Suzanne Mettler, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
Noun
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Fiscal upheaval One bright spot could emerge on the horizon.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Between the two, Happier Than Ever is the higher rising, but not by much.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Celebrity inspiration: Lady Gaga Cancer Rising Sweet Cancer risings are very romantic and that applies to their beauty look, too.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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This stadium tour is obviously a testament to the sustained rise of both Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s career.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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This subscriber growth resulted in a 4.6% year-over-year rise in average revenue per user (ARPU), which amounted to $2.96.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Rockets will need the Jalen Green rollercoaster to hit the upswing again.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump's tariff announcements have driven sharp volatility in recent weeks, meaning the upswing for tech stocks could reverse itself, Ives said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The upturn was largely due to the impact of a distribution deal with Charter Communications, which integrated Peacock into it Spectrum pay-TV and broadband plans.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But these days, Lawrence is very squarely in an upturn.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Original price: $30 The Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner gives your locks a moisture boost.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That’s where an editor—like any editor, in any writing situation—can help wedding speakers find their voice and where, needed, provide a boost of confidence.—
Jon Posen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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The thrust of the case is an assertion the defendants have operated as a cartel and have conspired to unlawfully price fix, namely with respect to earning opportunities for players and in locking them into obligations to compete exclusively for approved tournaments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Such is the thrust of their latest foray into international programming, a series based on the life of Marie-Antoine Carême, a legendary figure in French culinary history — he is referenced as a gastronomic god in The Taste of Things — who has been transformed into a dashing twink spy.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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