as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices shot up seemingly overnight
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Meanwhile, spot silver prices soared past $40 per ounce overnight for the first time since 2011, bringing year-to-date gains to roughly 40%.—
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CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025 -
When the Broncos practiced there for a week last fall, Payton’s mood soared.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Stimulated mitochondria generate more ATP, while improved circulation increases blood flow and oxygenation.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Protests have also broken out due to ICE checkpoints popping up around the city and the police increasing curfew zones for minors.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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TikTok and YouTube have enabled shows like Be More Chill, Six and & Juliet to rocket to Broadway from humble beginnings.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Aug. 2025
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Lamastus and Esmeralda are both having private auctions in the next few weeks, meaning the prices for Geisha coffee could rocket even higher.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Shoot (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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