1
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in to increase
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
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Recent Examples of soar
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Despite the soaring temperatures, buyers were energized by the strength of the collections and the buzz in the city.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 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
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Verb
The generous layout, open-plan design, and soaring ceilings are what Jones and his family fell in love with on first viewing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Despite the soaring temperatures, buyers were energized by the strength of the collections and the buzz in the city.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Gunn’s approach is colorful, in both its palette and the costumes; proudly fantastical, with flying orbs, robots, portals, and giant monsters; and at times endearingly, intentionally corny (see: Krypto the super dog).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The expansion campaign will be smaller, the new destinations probably will be, the power climb is perhaps a bit less confusing.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The climb offers the chance to experience different climates and parts of the ecosystem change on the way up.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Now, a preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut in the crucial minutes as the aircraft was ascending.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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This metallic gold dress made waves for Martens’ outstanding debut, already ascending the collection into iconic status.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Gas prices are hovering near their lowest summer level in four years as millions of people ready themselves to hit the roads over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 July 2025
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When the first pitch of the Texas baseball team's home opener is thrown around 1 p.m. on Friday, temperatures in the Austin area will be hovering around 35 degrees.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Why Is Domestic Migration Declining? Since 2019, the cost of homeownership has skyrocketed nationwide, including in states that previously offered more affordable options.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Or when scarcity occurs and prices skyrocket due to labor shortages in vital economic sectors. — Larry Vigon, Chicago Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The time of his winning ascent, 4.03, was slower than Van der Poel’s 3.58 in 2021.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Its ascent to the No.1 spot on this list reflects the tastes of travelers to the French capital, where gastronomy is often the focal point of visits.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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