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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
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Two weeks after the Twin Towers fell, Bush had soared to 90 percent approval, and a Congress evenly split between the parties would go on to overwhelmingly pass 48 vigorous legislative responses, while the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan would decimate the leadership of Al-Qaeda.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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
What's next: Even more oppressive heat The National Weather Service said higher temperatures are expected over the weekend and into next week, with temperatures soaring into the high 90s in the East.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Two weeks after the Twin Towers fell, Bush had soared to 90 percent approval, and a Congress evenly split between the parties would go on to overwhelmingly pass 48 vigorous legislative responses, while the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan would decimate the leadership of Al-Qaeda.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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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With Israel saying its operation could last weeks, and urging Iranians to rise up against their Islamist clerical rulers, fears have grown of a regional war dragging in outside powers.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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For example, in Cook County, women under 50 rank second in Illinois for ovarian cancer incidence and 26th for breast cancer with both rates continuing to rise.—
Carolyn Bhakta,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The administration eventually flew him back, but immediately detained him on criminal charges.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Nearly two weeks ago, 62 carbon-spewing private jets reportedly flew world leaders into Kananaskis, Canada, for the G7 summit, raising serious questions about the travel choices of those who are supposed to be tackling climate change and other global crises.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Ratcliffe has since increased his stake to nearly 30 per cent after spending a further $300m on new shares.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The increasing supply of NPs and PAs could offset this primary care shortfall if their capabilities were fully utilized.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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News Center Maine added that witnesses told investigators that Tim, 58, and Esther, were continuing their climb when harsh weather conditions, including wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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While there’s been backlash to California Democrats’ handling of the demonstrations that have broken out this week in Los Angeles along with the Southern California wildfires earlier this year, Republicans will face an uphill climb in the governor’s race.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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Under Udoka’s watch, ascending players Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson have earned league honors (All-Star selection and All-Defense, respectively), and experienced players have also improved their game; Dillon Brooks had the best shooting season of his career.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Voluntary abdication has a precedent in Belgium: King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The heat index hovered around 100 degrees for several hours.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Oil prices need to hover around $65 a barrel for energy producers to profitably drill new wells, according to another Dallas Fed survey.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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Premiums have skyrocketed, and coverage has shrunk, especially in wildfire and storm prone regions, exacerbating economic disruption and housing unaffordability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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As Los Angeles faces budget crisis, legal payouts have skyrocketed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The work evokes the moment water strikes a surface - frozen in both descent and ascent.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The thunder disappeared for the nighttime Nose ascent, but returned for Half Dome.—
Sam MacIlwaine,
Outside Online,
16 June 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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