1
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to increase
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of soar
Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Regulatory approval of Bitcoin ETFs -- Exchange-Traded Funds – last year helped send the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency soaring.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
The bottom line: As battery use soars, better software is needed and investors have appetite to fund it.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soar
Verb
More thankfully, Miley took the bait and soared through a portion of the beloved hit.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Regulatory approval of Bitcoin ETFs -- Exchange-Traded Funds – last year helped send the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency soaring.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
Noun
Newmont has soared 37% in 2025 as the price of gold soars to record highs.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
The bottom line: As battery use soars, better software is needed and investors have appetite to fund it.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
-
Insurance premiums have risen 24% on average in recent years, according to the Consumer Federation of America.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 May 2025
-
Future policy changes could determine whether America’s retirement age continues to rise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
-
Books about fictional weddings fly off the shelves of bookstores, too.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
-
Washington left the event shortly after the screening began, having flown to France for the festival on his sole day off, portraying the titular role in Broadway's latest production of Othello.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
-
These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its slow climb, last up 1.29% at $111,097.30.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
The Ballad of Judas Priest will trace the heavy-metal band’s half-century legacy, from its roots in Birmingham, England, to its climb to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
Verb
-
This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
-
Reubens ascended to cultural ubiquity in the 1980s with his smash hit character, Pee-wee Herman.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2025
Verb
-
Over the years, the percentage of transactions conducted in cash has significantly dropped, with the average estimate now hovering around 20 percent.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
-
The purchase is worth around $509 million at current market prices, with Bitcoin hovering around $108,000.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
This is in part because many of the companies that helped skyrocket him to the top – like OpenAI, DoorDash, Instacart and Rubrik – did not yet exist.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
-
Cases in Panama—mostly in cattle—skyrocketed from dozens a year to 1,000, despite ongoing drops of sterile flies.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
-
Expect to get your burn on early, with the heart-pumping Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks that drop you at Scout Overlook, where the Angels Landing ascent begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share