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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
Panarat Thepgumpanat, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Birds can soar through the sky for long periods without flapping their wings.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Benzinga, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
Within 20 minutes of receiving the signal, the team saw the thruster heaters' temperature soar — a clear sign that the backup thrusters were firing as planned.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Anutin will lead a minority government, which the People's Party will not join, and take the helm of a country with an economy struggling from weak consumption, tight lending and soaring levels of household debt.
—Panarat Thepgumpanat, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Birds can soar through the sky for long periods without flapping their wings.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Airlines, Bitcoin soar Airlines led the S&P 500 this past week.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
Within 20 minutes of receiving the signal, the team saw the thruster heaters' temperature soar — a clear sign that the backup thrusters were firing as planned.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
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Set in early-1960s New York City, the film follows a folk song singing Minnesotan with a guitar and a dream, rising from a coffeehouse performer to a counterculture legend.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Compost for Life uses black soldier fly larvae to break down organic material.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 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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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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That climb gives Rodrigo another top 20 win and extends the cut’s run on the list to 101 frames.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a while, the women let themselves out and ascend to the surface.—
Carmen Maria Machado,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the newfound in-state rivalry, a sense of nostalgia hovered over pregame activities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sales of EVs skyrocketed by 19% to a total of 10,671 sold in August.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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And in this fragile economy—rife with tariffs, skyrocketing living costs, and a looming recession—there’s no telling how one’s financial situation can change on a dime.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Released in August 2024, the song’s ascent was a slow burn.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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The very effort meant to stall its ascent is accelerating it.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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