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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
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Though Balmain’s business soared, he was eclipsed by Dior, who captured the popular imagination with his New Look, launched in February 1947.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
President Trump’s signature tax and spending bill slashes clean energy funding even as demand for electricity soars.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Democrats say health insurance rates are going to soar because Republicans are refusing to extend the enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which are due to expire at the end of this year.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Though Balmain’s business soared, he was eclipsed by Dior, who captured the popular imagination with his New Look, launched in February 1947.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Europe is on track for its worst wildfire season on record as swaths of the continent — including France, Spain, Albania, Portugal and Greece — battle raging, deadly fires as temperature soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
President Trump’s signature tax and spending bill slashes clean energy funding even as demand for electricity soars.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Heading into spring break this year, airlines were flying fewer seats than in the previous spring, and the downward trend continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Passengers wanting to fly the MJ500 regional aircraft will need some patience.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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They were presented as part of what the administration said was its commitment to identify the root causes of autism, diagnoses of which have increased in recent years.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Credit card interest has gone up in recent months, though that climb is largely over.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of trailheads are scattered along the corridor, and cyclists flock to the blacktop in droves for the scenic pedaling and tough climbs.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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The organization has built an impressive upstart roster around Cade Cunningham, who ascended to borderline superstar status last season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Antimony also has hovered at record prices this year, with current values placing the mine’s reserve at about $3 billion.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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When renting, Tang said their winter gas bills hovered around $120.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shares of Adani Power skyrocketed over 15% after its five-for-one stock split took effect Monday.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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And as skyrocketing insurance premiums, labor shortages, and taxes drive up property expenses sharply, every dollar that can be saved by rigorous underwriting discipline and operational efficiency becomes precious.—
Greg Friedman,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Harris created a spinoff starring Guillaume, entitled Benson, which followed the character’s ascent from household service to public service (as the lieutenant governor).—
Time,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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