surged; surging
1
: to rise and fall actively : toss
a ship surging in heavy seas
2
: to rise and move in waves or billows : swell
the sea was surging
3
: to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts
—used especially of a rope
4
: to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value
the stock market surged to a record high
5
: to move with a surge or in surges
felt the blood surging into his face—
Harry Hervey
Harry Herveyshe surged past the other runners
: to let go or slacken gradually
surge a rope
1
: a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves
a surge of interest
2
a
: a large wave or billow : swell
b(1)
: a series of such swells or billows
(2)
: the resulting elevation of water level
3
a
: a movement (such as a slipping or slackening) of a rope or cable
b
: a sudden jerk or strain caused by such a movement
4
: a transient sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit
Synonyms
Examples of surge in a Sentence
Verb
We all surged toward the door.
She surged past the other runners.
Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.
Housing prices have surged in recent months.
Interest in the sport has been surging.
Noun
The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity.
a surge of support for the candidate
There was a sudden surge toward the door.
There has been a surge of immigrants into the city.
Recent Examples on the WebTim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
All told, the number of luxury homes on the market jumped 12.6% in the first quarter compared to a year earlier, while new listings surged nearly 19%, Redfin said.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
For example, the number of homes for sale in Cape Coral and North Port surged about 50% year over year in March, according to Redfin.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Indians are currently the third-largest group of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., their numbers having surged faster than those from any other country.
—Debasish Roy Chowdhury, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
America’s Dangerous Trucks (PBS) Deadly traffic accidents involving large trucks have surged over the past decade.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
In the state’s capital, fatal overdoses surged 30% last year compared to 2022.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
Imports surged from 7 billion euros in 2021 to 13 billion euros the following year, causing gluts and undercutting farmers, particularly in Poland.
—Raf Casert, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Earnings growth has surged since the pandemic because of severe labor shortages that have eased in recent months.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
More collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded PSA says it's seen a surge of interest in collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded.
—Caitlin Clark, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The influx of immigrants has caused problems in many places as the surge in population overwhelms local support systems and leads to competition for a limited supply of housing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Still, with the current fuel surge prices, there's no telling how much a ride will cost you.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
However, while historians have long studied this surge, the sudden prevalence of silver in medieval Europe has never been explained.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
And the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at Maier Festival Park has seen a surge of shows, too, following a $51.3 million renovation, reaching its highest volume since 2004.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
For urban centers that have experienced a surge of immigrants, the costs are staggering.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
As usual with surge pricing, its variable — and highly unpopular with customers.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
Today, utilization rates for public chargers are surging, and so is revenue.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
All told, the number of luxury homes on the market jumped 12.6% in the first quarter compared to a year earlier, while new listings surged nearly 19%, Redfin said.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
For example, the number of homes for sale in Cape Coral and North Port surged about 50% year over year in March, according to Redfin.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Indians are currently the third-largest group of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., their numbers having surged faster than those from any other country.
—Debasish Roy Chowdhury, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
America’s Dangerous Trucks (PBS) Deadly traffic accidents involving large trucks have surged over the past decade.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
In the state’s capital, fatal overdoses surged 30% last year compared to 2022.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
Imports surged from 7 billion euros in 2021 to 13 billion euros the following year, causing gluts and undercutting farmers, particularly in Poland.
—Raf Casert, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Earnings growth has surged since the pandemic because of severe labor shortages that have eased in recent months.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
This time around, it’s also set to trigger multibillion-dollar declines in revenue for the very companies that ensure the digital currency’s smooth functioning, right on the heels of a surge in their biggest costs.
—David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
More collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded PSA says it's seen a surge of interest in collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded.
—Caitlin Clark, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The influx of immigrants has caused problems in many places as the surge in population overwhelms local support systems and leads to competition for a limited supply of housing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Still, with the current fuel surge prices, there's no telling how much a ride will cost you.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
However, while historians have long studied this surge, the sudden prevalence of silver in medieval Europe has never been explained.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
And the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at Maier Festival Park has seen a surge of shows, too, following a $51.3 million renovation, reaching its highest volume since 2004.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
For urban centers that have experienced a surge of immigrants, the costs are staggering.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
As usual with surge pricing, its variable — and highly unpopular with customers.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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