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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
February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Prices for everyday items, from groceries to toiletries, are soaring.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Fresh initiative surges as exhilarating Mars soars into your sign, inviting you to set the pace and show your authentic style.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
With our government giving them hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars a year as their stock prices soared 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 and even 1,700 percent, like nothing else.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Prices for everyday items, from groceries to toiletries, are soaring.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Apple soars on iPhone 17 success Apple reported earnings that blew past Wall Street’s expectations on Thursday, largely driven by iPhone 17 sales.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Fresh initiative surges as exhilarating Mars soars into your sign, inviting you to set the pace and show your authentic style.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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The report estimates that the average selling price of smartphones will rise 14% this year to an all-time high of $523, while manufacturers will no longer be able to make phones that cost less than $100.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Style it with sneakers and a crossbody bag for long travel days, or swap in sandals and sunnies when temperatures rise.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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In civil aerospace, for example, Rolls is benefiting as manufacturers Airbus and Boeing struggle to deliver new aircraft at the pace the market requires — obliging airlines to keep flying old planes (and their engines) for longer.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Comfortable headphones are essential for flying these days, but more so for long-haul flights.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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So ticket prices could quickly start to increase if the conflict lingers.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The condition is a leading cause of preventable death, increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Heat’s climb to get out of the play-in tournament this season just got tougher.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The new map, approved in August 2025, did not significantly change the district's partisan makeup, meaning the eventual Republican nominee will face an uphill climb in November.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, bids to the Sweet 16 are becoming routine for the ascending program.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Canales took a brief break from scouting prospects at Lucas Oil Stadium to attend the first half of the Hornets’ victory over the Pacers, showing support for Lee and his ascending squad, a Panthers spokesperson told The Charlotte Observer.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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There was snow and fog over the next two days, with temperatures hovering around freezing for at least 24 consecutive hours.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Gold Lounge is where the service really shines—attentive without hovering, with staff who'll bring plates from the breakfast buffet to your table or top off your coffee without being asked.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hinkson said the city is also bracing to feel the impact of the Metroplex’s rocketing growth, particularly as Fort Worth expands westward along the I-20 corridor.—
Emily Brindley,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sports overall propelled linear viewing to a 12-month high in January, with ESPN tune-in rocketing 82%, as Nielsen had previously reported.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Subjecting them to extreme conditions–from the 14,000-foot ascent of Pikes Peak to the barren deserts of the Rebelle Rally.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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The strenuous hike to Whale Peak was a rugged ascent that featured about 2,600 feet of elevation gain.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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