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as in rises
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in hovers
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 increases
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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as in climbs
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 soars
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The series’ original final girl protecting the last children of Elm Street is an inspired choice, but the film soars by making exceptional use of Freddy’s nightmare world.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
How a quiet, coastal town in Japan soars with impeccable craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
The track soars 58-2, with downloads gaining by 1,434% compared to the previous week, streaming by 235%, radio airplay by 941%, and video views by 411%.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
That is the time to create, not under duress when the risk soars disproportionately to the rewards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
JPMorgan’s trading desk says that, when the Fed lowers its benchmark lending rate while the S & P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high, the index soars on average by nearly 15% over the next year.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Yas Island is home to three theme parks which are all largely indoors to shield visitors from the intense heat which soars above 105 degrees in the summer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Greenway Trail system crosses meadows, soars over bridges, ducks under roads, and meanders streamside with ample benches and picnic spots along the way.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Even fossil fuel might struggle to scale as compute soars.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
China’s stockmarket soars despite slowdown China’s economy showed possible signs of a rebound from a long-term slump, while its stock market remains on a historic bull run.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As the daily trading volume of 0DTE options soars, so does the need for 0DTE education.
—Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In Shanghai, the cost soars past 1 million yuan, with Beijing close behind at 936,000 yuan.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Production-wise, the album soars.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The series’ original final girl protecting the last children of Elm Street is an inspired choice, but the film soars by making exceptional use of Freddy’s nightmare world.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
How a quiet, coastal town in Japan soars with impeccable craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
The track soars 58-2, with downloads gaining by 1,434% compared to the previous week, streaming by 235%, radio airplay by 941%, and video views by 411%.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
That is the time to create, not under duress when the risk soars disproportionately to the rewards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
JPMorgan’s trading desk says that, when the Fed lowers its benchmark lending rate while the S & P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high, the index soars on average by nearly 15% over the next year.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Yas Island is home to three theme parks which are all largely indoors to shield visitors from the intense heat which soars above 105 degrees in the summer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Greenway Trail system crosses meadows, soars over bridges, ducks under roads, and meanders streamside with ample benches and picnic spots along the way.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Meta revenue soars, but so do AI expenses Meta keeps on cruisin’.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Even fossil fuel might struggle to scale as compute soars.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
China’s stockmarket soars despite slowdown China’s economy showed possible signs of a rebound from a long-term slump, while its stock market remains on a historic bull run.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As the daily trading volume of 0DTE options soars, so does the need for 0DTE education.
—Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In Shanghai, the cost soars past 1 million yuan, with Beijing close behind at 936,000 yuan.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soars
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Crossing into New Mexico, the road rises into a ghost town dotted high desert.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The centerpiece is a custom Aegean blue kitchen, lacquered top to bottom with bronze accents and Calacatta marble countertops, connecting seamlessly to a family room with a hidden, James Bond–style TV that rises up out of a cabinet at the touch of a button.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Out back, there’s a covered engawa, a traditional Japanese porch that hovers slightly off the ground.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Europe’s central bank is expected to hold rates steady in October as inflation hovers around its 2% target.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game works as a progressive jackpot in which the prize increases the more people play, and Cox hit it big.—
Irene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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These farmers use a regenerative organic agriculture model that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, enhances water retention and improves the livelihoods of farming families.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with Travel Nevada and Outside, Honnold will take viewers across the Sagebrush State, shifting focus from extreme climbs to everyday adventures, curiosity, and connection.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hypershell also upgrades the running and cycling profiles into Running+ and Cycling+, with Running+ optimizing output for all-out sprints and Cycling+ tailoring output more to stiff climbs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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The trail gradually ascends the hillside before leveling out.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The flag of the Wilton Rancheria now flies alongside Elk Grove’s city flag in what leaders said is a historic moment for both city and tribe.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Taurid meteor shower blooms when Earth flies through debris left behind by Comet 2P/Encke.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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Reassuringly, Pies crunched the numbers on what followed past such streaks, and concludes that such calm ascents rarely come at the very end of a bull market.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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These expeditions wait for the best windows of calm weather to push for the summit, and their ascents are usually slowed by bottlenecks and congestion.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mars glides into Sagittarius, pushing us to chase our independence and embrace adventure.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Soars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soars. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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