soared; soaring; soars
1
a
: to fly aloft or about
b(1)
: to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide
(2)
of a glider
: to fly without engine power and without loss of altitude
2
: to rise or increase dramatically (as in position, value, or price)
stocks soared
3
: to ascend to a higher or more exalted level
makes my spirits soar
4
: to rise to majestic stature
soarer
noun
1
: the range, distance, or height attained in soaring
2
: the act of soaring : upward flight
Synonyms
Examples of soar in a Sentence
Verb
The temperature soared to 100 degrees.
Stock prices are beginning to soar.
The oil shortage sent prices soaring.
The eagle soared above us.
A hang glider soared in the air.
The rocket soared into the sky.
The ball soared out of the stadium.
The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.
Noun
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
Recent Examples on the Web
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Deaths from overdoses were soaring and the scammers in Florida's drug dependence treatment industry were making national headlines.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Scottish composer Erland Cooper’s soaring score for the documentary hints at the end of the trailer that Billy and Molly have to part ways as the noble otter is seen to freely swim again in wild nature.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
The soaring price of Bitcoin has helped offset those power costs and fueled growth in crypto mining.
—David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
The resulting work tells the story of 8-year-old Cassie Lightfoot — the daughter of the picnicking family — who one magical night in 1939 flies over the rooftops of the city to soar above the George Washington Bridge.
—Margalit Fox, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
With its soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and meticulously crafted details, modern living is effortlessly embraced.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Three years after the military seized power in a coup, the economic situation in the country has rapidly deteriorated to a point where the middle class is at risk of being wiped out and families are forced to cut back on food, health and education due to soaring inflation, the report found.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
This year, the number of measles cases have soared in part due to several localized outbreak, including at a children's hospital and daycare center in Philadelphia, an elementary school in Florida and at a migrant center in Chicago.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Onana saved efforts from Núñez twice while Mac Allister saw a free kick soar over the bar as Klopp’s team kept its foot on the gas pedal.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
Rival Nvidia, which mints chips with TSMC, became the AI industry’s workhorse and has seen its business soar.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
And that spending could drive up prices as demand for goods soars.
—Bailey Schulz, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024
Final Considerations As expectations in the hospitality industry soar, organizations must adapt by prioritizing convenience and a rich customer experience.
—Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s a bit of a disconnect between Devoted’s $13 billion valuation, which is much higher than its peers’, and the company’s persistent string of losses that very possibly could increase in 2024, as more seniors in Medicare Advantage broadly get more care and as Devoted’s enrollment soars.
—Bob Herman Reprints, STAT, 5 Feb. 2024
Let everyone’s creativity soar, and enjoy the beautiful results that the family will create together.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Vogel cashed in $9 million worth of stock in the wake of layoffs that helped the company’s share price soar.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 Jan. 2024
Verb
Upon entering the 27th floor, the foyer connects the triple-height living room, which offers skyline views through soaring floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Deaths from overdoses were soaring and the scammers in Florida's drug dependence treatment industry were making national headlines.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Scottish composer Erland Cooper’s soaring score for the documentary hints at the end of the trailer that Billy and Molly have to part ways as the noble otter is seen to freely swim again in wild nature.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
The soaring price of Bitcoin has helped offset those power costs and fueled growth in crypto mining.
—David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
The resulting work tells the story of 8-year-old Cassie Lightfoot — the daughter of the picnicking family — who one magical night in 1939 flies over the rooftops of the city to soar above the George Washington Bridge.
—Margalit Fox, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
With its soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and meticulously crafted details, modern living is effortlessly embraced.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Three years after the military seized power in a coup, the economic situation in the country has rapidly deteriorated to a point where the middle class is at risk of being wiped out and families are forced to cut back on food, health and education due to soaring inflation, the report found.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
This year, the number of measles cases have soared in part due to several localized outbreak, including at a children's hospital and daycare center in Philadelphia, an elementary school in Florida and at a migrant center in Chicago.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
The company will take over the stock held by Digital World Acquisition, its merger partner, which saw its share price soar on Monday more than 35 percent.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Onana saved efforts from Núñez twice while Mac Allister saw a free kick soar over the bar as Klopp’s team kept its foot on the gas pedal.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
Rival Nvidia, which mints chips with TSMC, became the AI industry’s workhorse and has seen its business soar.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024
And that spending could drive up prices as demand for goods soars.
—Bailey Schulz, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024
Final Considerations As expectations in the hospitality industry soar, organizations must adapt by prioritizing convenience and a rich customer experience.
—Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s a bit of a disconnect between Devoted’s $13 billion valuation, which is much higher than its peers’, and the company’s persistent string of losses that very possibly could increase in 2024, as more seniors in Medicare Advantage broadly get more care and as Devoted’s enrollment soars.
—Bob Herman Reprints, STAT, 5 Feb. 2024
Let everyone’s creativity soar, and enjoy the beautiful results that the family will create together.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Vogel cashed in $9 million worth of stock in the wake of layoffs that helped the company’s share price soar.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 Jan. 2024
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: the act of soaring : upward flight
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