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as in climbed
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in flew
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
bats soaring and swooping through the night air
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as in rocketed
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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Recent Examples of soared
International condemnation has soared since Israel announced a ground assault on Gaza City and conducted an unprecedented strike against Hamas leadership on Qatari soil.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Mexican cartel activity in the area has soared, notably oil and scrap-metal theft.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
In West Sacramento, Kurtz has soared to greater heights, hitting 21 of his 35 home runs at home.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In 2023, property values in Butler County soared by 37%, the largest increase among Greater Cincinnati counties.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Her artistry soared to new heights with her first-ever solo concert in May of 2024.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Brands can be active participants in fighting the worsening conditions in countries like Bangladesh, where temperatures have regularly soared past 43 degrees Celsius, or 109 degrees Fahrenheit, Barry said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Offseason workouts intensified, nutritional habits changed, culture endured, expectations soared.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Alphabet has soared 42% in the past three months.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Mexican cartel activity in the area has soared, notably oil and scrap-metal theft.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
In West Sacramento, Kurtz has soared to greater heights, hitting 21 of his 35 home runs at home.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In 2023, property values in Butler County soared by 37%, the largest increase among Greater Cincinnati counties.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Her artistry soared to new heights with her first-ever solo concert in May of 2024.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Brands can be active participants in fighting the worsening conditions in countries like Bangladesh, where temperatures have regularly soared past 43 degrees Celsius, or 109 degrees Fahrenheit, Barry said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Offseason workouts intensified, nutritional habits changed, culture endured, expectations soared.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Alphabet has soared 42% in the past three months.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soared
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Warren Buffett’s one-time favorite yardstick for stock market valuations has climbed to an all-time high, reviving fears that investors are once again testing the limits of market exuberance.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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Brown climbed the ladder to haul in a pass over the middle from Madsen, beating his defender in the air acrobatically before smashing into the end zone turf for the catch and a 33-14 lead.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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Henry’s blend of swoony love and spicy romance with compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Garcia has covered Bad Bunny closely over the past few years as his star as rocketed out of the reggaeton world to make one of the most successful pop stars on the planet.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Major stock indexes rose Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record, securing themselves a positive month.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jean’s mama, in a kente-print muumuu (as much out of self-consciousness about middle-aged weight gain, Jean figured, as in celebration of the day), hovered nearby, smiling on.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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This year, their record after the All-Star break hovered within the Top 10 in the Major Leagues, but their 41-57 hole to begin the year was too difficult to emerge from.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their answers varied greatly, but one area of consensus is that the plan has pulled more state agencies and rural regions into the conversation, which has increased overall awareness of the problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to the outlet, Princess Kate had ascended the stairs for a closer look at the cockpit and appeared to assure her guide that her shoes wouldn't stop her.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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That group still reports to Hron, who ascended to the CTO role in July 2024.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yohannes delivered a long ball from Lyonnes’ half that Chawinga glided onto, catching Earps off her line and lifting it past the English goalkeeper to find the back of the net.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, Mariacarla Boscono glided through in Gucci, Donatella Versace traded words with Grigor Dimitrov, and a sea of Bottega Veneta clutches dotted the crowd.—
Sofia Viganò,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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In July, the Department of Homeland Security said attacks on ICE agents had skyrocketed by 830% since January.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Interest in packing cubes has skyrocketed among our readers in 2025, with one certain kind of packing cube earning extra acclaim.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Soared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soared. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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