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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
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Even professional workers are feeling the squeeze, as soaring rents outpace the wages needed to live on the Suncoast.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The gambit was pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the enterprise software company formally known as MicroStrategy that has acquired more than $40 billion in Bitcoin and seen its share price soar.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The track had been available digitally since May 7, but soared on the tally after the CD version dropped July 23 and sold 505,909 copies in its first week.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Even professional workers are feeling the squeeze, as soaring rents outpace the wages needed to live on the Suncoast.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The company is also pausing price hikes this year, even as the cost of coffee soars, which could weigh on the company's margins.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The gambit was pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the enterprise software company formally known as MicroStrategy that has acquired more than $40 billion in Bitcoin and seen its share price soar.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soar
Verb
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The two battled underneath the stage, and Cena brilliantly rose up on the elevator shaft carrying Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Vanguard expects value stocks to rise by 5.8% to 7.8% a year over the next decade.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Firefighting helicopters on various occasions scooped up water from the lake when fighting wildfires instead of flying farther away.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In June, the Florida Division of Emergency Management worked with Grey Bull Rescue, which Collins had been assisting from the Middle East, to fly people out of the region.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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FEMco is dedicated to creating opportunities for female artists to increase their visibility and reach via events, sponsorships and more.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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Stocks had been on a steady climb higher in recent months, but the momentum began to stall in July.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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History shows this has an uphill climb to get across the finish line.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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The plane then rapidly ascended and dropped in what the mother and daughter referred to as a complete free fall.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ride the iconic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour for panoramic views of its soaring skyline, or ascend to Victoria Peak for glorious sunsets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Three drones hovered over the facility during CNN’s visit, according to local officials.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its shares declined by nearly 3%, hovering around $159 this afternoon.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During fiscal 2023 that ended June 30, 2023, Arkansas treasury's earnings skyrocketed to $254.4 million with the help of rising interest rates and a larger investment portfolio -- far exceeding the $69.9 million earned in fiscal 2022 -- state officials reported two years ago.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Massive layoffs, skyrocketing prices and not knowing what the future holds in today’s tightening economy is creating layoff anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Its ascent helps bring it to the top 40 on that tally for the first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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During its ascent, the spacecraft reaches supersonic speeds surpassing 2,000 mph before the rocket booster separates from the crew capsule.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soar. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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