SHOT (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

shot (up)

verb

Definition of shot (up)

past tense of shoot (up)

as in soared

to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices shot up seemingly overnight

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Since the war with Iran began in late February, the nationwide average diesel price has soared by 60%.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
But since then, wages have fallen, home prices have soared and fewer than half of people working manual labor jobs own a home.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of soared

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The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The restrictions have increased pressure on Chinese companies to develop domestic alternatives across the semiconductor supply chain.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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