soars; soared; soaring
1
: to increase very quickly in amount or price
The temperature soared to 100 degrees.
Stock prices are beginning to soar.
The oil shortage sent prices soaring.
Interest rates have soared (up) to new heights.
2
a
: to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents
The eagle soared above us.
A hang glider soared in the air.
b
: to rise quickly upward to a great height
The rocket soared into the sky.
The ball soared out of the stadium.
—often used figurativelyThe song is soaring in popularity. = The popularity of the song is soaring.
Her spirits soared [=she became very happy and excited] when she heard the news.
3
: to reach or rise to a great height
The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/soar. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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