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as in jump
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Recent Examples of spike
Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
There are other factors that could preclude a spike in EV sales.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
If corn prices spike, then feeding cattle becomes more expensive for many farmers.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Kristin Scharkey here to bring you Friday’s news, from an exclusive interview with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to a look at the spike in fireballs across Western skies.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
There are other factors that could preclude a spike in EV sales.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
For example, if silver prices spike following a surge in industrial demand or safe-haven buying, that may present a stronger selling window than a quieter market period.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
If corn prices spike, then feeding cattle becomes more expensive for many farmers.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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This makes the lure dart, dive and rise erratically.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then, without warning, colors start rippling across its skin — flashes of deep crimson, bursts of mottled brown, rapid shifts in texture — while its eyes dart and its limbs twitch.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Do quick, small jumps using mostly your ankles, landing each time softly with a tiny bend in the knees.—
Jim Diehl CSCS,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The teen was involved in an argument when his adversary stabbed him multiple times with a knife, said police.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police allege the suspect then recklessly stabbed backward numerous times, striking the victim in the leg, according to Jaques.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Icon Park attraction will limit capacity, dim lighting, lower the music and disable stimulating exhibits.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Katzenback recommends four sets of five repetitions with heavy weights to stimulate bone growth.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two traded heavy shots that spilled throughout the ringside area, with Punk smashing Reigns into the announce table and ring post while Reigns responded with a spear.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are bundles of taut chives still topped with blossoms, sweet and tender spears of asparagus, and creamy new potatoes all waiting to be snapped up.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plenty has been a struggle ever since, with that winless run extending to 12 matches before the recent upturn.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The daily chart of CCL has an oversold upturn, and the daily MACD is on the verge of a 'buy' signal, supporting a near-term relief rally.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The couple’s 3-year-old son was grazed in the back by the bullet that pierced Kaori’s skull, police and witnesses said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This should result in a sharper edge that can pierce things like tomato skin more easily.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Later, romantic Venus squares transformative Pluto, stirring friction about recognition and resources in groups.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The intuitive Moon stirs your 7th House of Companionship, squaring fortuitous Jupiter in your 4th House of Care, so promises and comfort could pull in opposite directions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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