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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
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
At a fruit market in Sevastopol, a Crimean Tatar vendor explained that prices had soared after annexation.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump promised during his campaign to cut energy bills in half but has presided over spikes in electric bills as demand from data centers soars, Slocum said.
—Matthew Daly, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Fuel prices have soared across the region, and drivers are waiting in long lines outside petrol stations in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, hoping to fill their tanks.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
At a fruit market in Sevastopol, a Crimean Tatar vendor explained that prices had soared after annexation.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 When play meets purpose, creativity soars.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump promised during his campaign to cut energy bills in half but has presided over spikes in electric bills as demand from data centers soars, Slocum said.
—Matthew Daly, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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As truck prices have risen, that tax has become a barrier to investing in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The price of gas has risen more than 30% since the start of the war.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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For so long this season, Arsenal were flying high at the summit of the division and looked destined to end their 22-year wait for the title.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Guardiola, however, said there was little room for error, acknowledging that anything less than three points would leave his team facing too steep a climb.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Judy Shapiro’s dream of running began with a hard climb.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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As McMahon ascended in Washington, Vince remained in Connecticut.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves have an ascending Jaden McDaniels to toss at Jamal Murray, and rotational options at center with all-time-great defender Rudy Gobert and sixth man Naz Reid.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Throughout most of human history, average life expectancy at birth hovered somewhere in the mid‑20s.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the way a cloud drifts on to hover over somewhere new, head chef Jens Madsen creates a seasonal menu, dedicating each year to the flavors of a specific region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Qatar, a major supplier of liquified natural gas, has halted its exports, natural gas fields in Iran have become a frequent target of Israeli airstrikes, key gas shipping routes have been closed off, and prices in Europe are rocketing up.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Yeah, this thing's gonna simply rocket off the starting line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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But this week has been a rocky one in the steady ascent of the Utah-ification of the country's foods.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are a few switchbacks with sporadic wooden steps to help in your ascent.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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