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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 increased
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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Recent Examples of soared
The number of unhoused people living in Santa Clara County has soared 63% in the last decade, according to county point-in-time counts.
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Sharon Chin, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Marvell Technology has also soared nearly 80% in that time.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The popularity of e-bikes and e-motos has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving lawmakers and law enforcement scrambling to regulate the bikes that are often used by young riders ignorant or disdainful of the rules of the road.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Gasoline prices have soared as Iran’s regime seeks to survive by creating economic pain in the United States and the West.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Florida’s childhood vaccination rates continued to drop in the 2025-26 school year, even as measles cases in the state soared in 2026.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition, season 10 soared in popularity and has garnered millions of viewers for each episode.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Sharon Chin, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Marvell Technology has also soared nearly 80% in that time.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The popularity of e-bikes and e-motos has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving lawmakers and law enforcement scrambling to regulate the bikes that are often used by young riders ignorant or disdainful of the rules of the road.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Gasoline prices have soared as Iran’s regime seeks to survive by creating economic pain in the United States and the West.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Florida’s childhood vaccination rates continued to drop in the 2025-26 school year, even as measles cases in the state soared in 2026.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition, season 10 soared in popularity and has garnered millions of viewers for each episode.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soared
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The Central chimps scattered as the Western chimps climbed up the tree.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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That's when Northwood Tree Care climbed in.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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When the runners landed in Antarctica, temperatures hovered around 12 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds reaching 25 knots.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brent oil futures prices have averaged around $100 in April, while the spot price for the delivery of actual cargo has hovered closer to $121 per barrel.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Denver’s general manager before the Wallace-Tenzer tandem, Calvin Booth, ascended with the Timberwolves from 2013-17, first as a scout then as their director of player personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kim Il-hyeok turned on a searchlight, and a South Korean Navy ship glided towards them.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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And the crowd stayed to watch as six hundred young skiers—many of whom were little girls, with glitter on their cheeks—glided around the ski track in the stadium and then stood there in a phalanx, an honor guard as Diggins took a ceremonial last lap.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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Participation among high school boys had skyrocketed by 76%.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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During his tenure, Stanford became the top fundraising school in the nation, the first to exceed $1 billion in a year, and Hennessy oversaw the construction of more than 70 new buildings; the university’s reputation skyrocketed, and its admissions rate dropped by 70 percent.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the start of this month, FIFA upped the price of the most expensive Category 1 tickets for the final to nearly eleven thousand dollars.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s Spurs upped their win total by 28 games and are viewed as the top Western Conference challengers to defending champion Oklahoma City.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Soared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soared. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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