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Recent Examples of surge
David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The energy price surge has intensified inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations.
—Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Rookies Kobe Sanders, a forward, and center Yanic Konan Niederhauser also have proven to be helpful role players this season, providing energy and fresh legs when needed that have helped the Clippers surge to the finish line.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Escalating geopolitical conflicts have disrupted oil flows and contributed to a surge in gas prices in the past.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The energy price surge has intensified inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations.
—Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator, has said data centers will cause statewide energy demand to surge 71% by 2031.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Rookies Kobe Sanders, a forward, and center Yanic Konan Niederhauser also have proven to be helpful role players this season, providing energy and fresh legs when needed that have helped the Clippers surge to the finish line.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
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When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the center of the piazza, Noguchi has designed a fountain that would spurt up into the air and then spill over onto the piazza.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the coton de tulear, which spurted from 92nd in 2024 to 79th last year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Farmers had hoped to compensate for last year's losses, when farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to complete the project ahead of the FIFA World Cup, when traffic and pedestrian activity are expected to increase downtown.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Like the swell of a wave drawn irresistibly to the shore.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Visitors should be cautious about going into a sea cave without a guide, as a swell can flow into it and dramatically raise the water level in a matter of seconds, pushing kayaks into rocks and leaving little air for those trapped inside.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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On March 21st in Seoul, South Korea, the K-pop group BTS marched from Gyeongbokgung Palace to take the stage in Gwanghwamun Square, for a concert that was to be streamed across the globe on Netflix.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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For 10 minutes, Boyd took in the scene as the flags whipped above the center-field scoreboard, Cubs infielders took grounders and stadium workers finished final preparations before 39,712 fans streamed into the ballpark.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, the Bay Area will stay dry on Thursday with a notable warming trend as temperatures rise back into the 80s across the interior, with a more muted warmup (into the 70s) closer to the water.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil, natural gas and fracking water gushed out of the well April 6-10 in 2025 near Galeton in Weld County.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The footage shows an alarm going off on an iPhone, with a gray cat instantly jumping up and using its paws to turn it off.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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