1
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
This plush, velveteen lounge set soared to popularity in the early 2000s, arguably popularized by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in The Simple Life.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
That soared as of Monday to $77,000 on Stubhub, from $50,000 last week.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Shares of General Motors have soared 66% over the past 12 months.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles fan who soared to viral fame six years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds in the playoffs is fighting a battle bigger than any football game.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins soared above the competition, including a rookie named Michael Jordan, to win the NBA Slam Dunk competition.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Tesla’s shares were the worst performers in the Magnificent 7 through the first half of 2025, but then soared more than 40% in the second half as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk shifted focus from slumping electric vehicle sales to self-driving cars and robotics.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Big cost spikes came during the pandemic, when shoppers raced to buy desks for home offices and patio sets, and shipping costs soared.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
That soared as of Monday to $77,000 on Stubhub, from $50,000 last week.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Shares of General Motors have soared 66% over the past 12 months.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles fan who soared to viral fame six years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds in the playoffs is fighting a battle bigger than any football game.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins soared above the competition, including a rookie named Michael Jordan, to win the NBA Slam Dunk competition.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Tesla’s shares were the worst performers in the Magnificent 7 through the first half of 2025, but then soared more than 40% in the second half as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk shifted focus from slumping electric vehicle sales to self-driving cars and robotics.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Big cost spikes came during the pandemic, when shoppers raced to buy desks for home offices and patio sets, and shipping costs soared.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soared
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The Idaho Home Learning Academy launched in 2016 with about 250 students and has climbed to nearly 8,000 students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Beef prices climbed almost 16% over that span.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crude oil prices have hovered around $60 a barrel in recent days.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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At its peak in 2000, GE’s market cap hovered around $600 billion, more than $1 trillion in today’s dollars.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In 1774, King Louis XVI ascended the throne of France alongside Queen Marie Antoinette.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finn ascended to national prominence thanks to the role of Dan Coleman on the 1995 sitcom The George Wendt Show.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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During the hour, conversation glided seamlessly between topics like the late-bloomer-to-kink pipeline, the virtues of being selfish in bed and a spate of other sexy encounters.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Freshman forward Nate Ament stole a Razorback pass and glided in for a dunk and a 7-0 lead.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To backers of the cuts, the savings reflect state efforts to blunt Colorado’s affordability crisis, especially as home valuations — and corresponding tax bills — skyrocketed following the pandemic.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Under the state’s campaign financing law, Lamont’s opponent is expected to have more than $15 million in public funds for the general election in November 2026 as the total has increased since campaign costs have skyrocketed in recent years.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Rebels’ New Year’s Day win over Georgia upped that bonus to $500,000.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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There were several manager level promotions with Chaisten France and Megan Valdex promoted in the Entertainment team, Larissa Thorold upped in Sports, Claire Mink rising in Culinary and Mandie Meier promoted in the Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Unit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Soared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soared. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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