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Recent Examples of surge
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Fortune previously reported that Ackman’s tweet was the only obvious driver of the surge.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
High gas prices are listed at Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on March 9, 2026, as gasoline prices surge amid the ongoing war with Iran.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And unlike other areas of the country, Chicago has been cleared for a surge in hiring.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Fortune previously reported that Ackman’s tweet was the only obvious driver of the surge.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Thousands of students ditch class as anti-ICE protests surge in 2026.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
High gas prices are listed at Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on March 9, 2026, as gasoline prices surge amid the ongoing war with Iran.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
Noun
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The league’s first wave of expansion added two new teams in Vancouver and Seattle this season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The office-to-apartment conversion is part of the latest wave of older office buildings trying to compete for viability against newer buildings in Charlotte and on a national scale.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 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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The MorphoScan’s measurements ebbed and flowed from day to day as expected, with my weight dropping the day after a cardio workout and increasing after a weekend of indulgence.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Only 2200 of them remain, having staved off swells of economic uncertainty, retaining their Irish accents and ways of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bills drew a swell of opposition during a public hearing earlier this month.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vigil reached beyond City Hall; it was streamed online and translated into Creole.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The live show, which is popular in Silicon Valley, is hosted by Hays and John Coogan and primarily streams online.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now there's another big one; the cost of nitrogen fertilizer, which often comes in the form of urea, is rising due to war.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 A fresh voice rises from within you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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People called 911 to report gushing water, which Barash said would normally require at least one fire truck and one police officer to respond and investigate.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His mere presence appeared to energize the Warriors early, with Golden State making 5 of its first 7 shots and Gui Santos scoring eight points as the Warriors jumped out to a 13-6 lead after three and a half minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The hand-wound caliber, which features a flyback chronograph and a jumping-minute counter, was built around asymmetrical architecture that gives it that quintessentially Rexhepi feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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