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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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Then in 2021-22, with all the federal COVID money flowing in, the ratio soared to 7.2%.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Big infrastructure investors are eager to finance growing energy businesses as power needs for data centers, EVs and manufacturing soar.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Ground beef prices soared 10% in April compared to a year ago, while the costs of beef steaks increased 7% over that period, government data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Then in 2021-22, with all the federal COVID money flowing in, the ratio soared to 7.2%.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Noun
The bottom line: As battery use soars, better software is needed and investors have appetite to fund it.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Big infrastructure investors are eager to finance growing energy businesses as power needs for data centers, EVs and manufacturing soar.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
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The claims already filed have exposed our state government to more than $3 billion in unfunded liabilities and the number is expected to rise as new cases are filed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Since last week, sightings in the Asheville, North Carolina, area have risen from 140 to 739, according to Kristsky's group, Cicada Safari, which crowdsources and reviews data on the insects.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Related: [These new flying taxis offer a glimpse at our future commutes] But those use cases are still a far cry from the vision many futurists have of personal flying cars swarming city skies.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Bridges followed that make with a flying steal in front of his bench, then ripped the ball out of Jaylen Brown’s arms to end the game.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Process syrup, fresh basil leaves, lime juice, water, and ice cubes in a blender on low speed, gradually increasing speed, until thick and slushy, about 45 seconds.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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If the proposal is approved without changes, airport workers and employees of hotels with 60 or more rooms would see their hourly minimum wage climb to $22.50 in July, $25 in 2026, $27.50 in 2027 and $30 in 2028.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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The first mile is a climb, which helps reduce the crowds.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
5 May 2025
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Beatrice ascended to Community Manager of Dress to Impress after years as an influencer on the game making content, as well as being a prominent Twitch streamer and YouTuber.—
Camille Freestone,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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In contrast, Trump, who Forbes estimates has a net worth hovering around $5 billion, has surrounded himself with other billionaires, appointing several of them to the wealthiest presidential cabinet in U.S. history.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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How the infection can be stopped Take a look at the tuberculosis numbers in Florida and the rest of the U.S. by hovering over each state.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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And for the rest of us: Volunteering is skyrocketing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Women’s sports have skyrocketed over the past decade, with headliners like basketball icon Caitlin Clark and viral 2024 U.S. rugby Olympian Ilona Maher bringing even more fans into the fold.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Vogue,
15 May 2025
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Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Otherwise, our latest global economic ascent marks not the beginning of a new era but the high watermark of an unsustainable model.—
Aref Aziz,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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