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as in jump
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Recent Examples of spike
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The spike in gas prices this year due to the Iran war may alter some behavior, peace deal or not.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Average prices rose to their highest since November 2022, when energy prices spiked in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Noun
The monthslong war had choked off traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries one-fifth of the world's oil, leading to a spike in global energy prices.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The spike in gas prices this year due to the Iran war may alter some behavior, peace deal or not.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
The approach is intended to improve reliability, speed up processing, and help redistribute workloads when demand spikes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Average prices rose to their highest since November 2022, when energy prices spiked in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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Wyndham Clark, in particular, was throwing darts all day.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Several times, officers helping prop open the door dart away from the plane and double over in coughing fits because of the intense smoke.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Then accelerate out of the squat into a vertical jump, bringing your arms upward to generate momentum.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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The company had already been working with Sesame Workshop, the company behind the show, on an animation project, and was able to get an early jump.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Verb
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Red light is mitochondrially stimulating, so late-night use can disrupt sleep.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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According to the statement, Origin Rock is an early-stage ‘spear and shield’ model that combines strong quantum computing services with defensive security measures, creating a quantum computing service system capable of performing both tasks.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Instead, use the heat to cook up sides like broccolini spears or baby potatoes that taste even better next to this steak.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The breakout is supported by positive momentum, with the weekly MACD showing a decisive upturn.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The close-up picture, which showcased Meeks' piercing blue eyes, endeared him to many despite his criminal past.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Players like Charlie Sifford (first Black player to earn a PGA Tour card), Lee Elder (first Black player in the Masters) and Calvin Peete (12 wins on the PGA Tour) are on the short list of African-Americans who pierced golf's racial barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The show has become a routine spot on many celebrity press tours, regularly going viral and stirring the pot on social media.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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