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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in to increase
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
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Recent Examples of soar
April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The United Kingdom's maximum June temperature record is expected to be broken this week, according to the Met Office, and authorities say the soaring temperatures could significantly impact health and public transport networks.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, Dolan’s other company, Sphere Entertainment, which owns the Sphere just off the Las Vegas Strip and the MSG regional sports TV and radio networks, has seen its share price soar 291%.
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Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Verb
Designed by Marc Lalique in 1951, the bottle is fashioned from twisted glass, with a stopper in the shape of two soaring doves.
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April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The United Kingdom's maximum June temperature record is expected to be broken this week, according to the Met Office, and authorities say the soaring temperatures could significantly impact health and public transport networks.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Noun
Prices for lubricants soar But that's not the same as an outright shortage, where drivers can't get oil at all.
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Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, Dolan’s other company, Sphere Entertainment, which owns the Sphere just off the Las Vegas Strip and the MSG regional sports TV and radio networks, has seen its share price soar 291%.
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Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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Frankie is the only woman on the book's climb.
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And that climb is, for the most part, pretty mesmerizing.
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Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.
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Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
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The Oranje are leading possession and for the most part have been hovering perilously close to Tunisia’s net.
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Euclid, which is hovering 930,0000 miles from Earth, captured the image with its visible light camera over 26 hours in March 2025.
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Meanwhile, a little to the north in Sonoma, Brian Limoges’s Enclos rocketed to three stars after debuting with two stars last year.
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In space, however, the particles are free to rocket through pretty much anything in their path.
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Rissetto's relaxed style has been a key ingredient to her ascent in America's food fights.
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But the 5-year-old Shell’s status as a nearly year-round concert and live events site has grown hand-in-hand with its swift ascent as a San Diego landmark that is prominently featured in tourism marketing campaigns for the city and the region.
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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