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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
Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Vega is found rising above the northeastern horizon in the constellation Lyra after sunset in early spring and soars high overhead as the night wears on, before finally fading from sight almost directly overhead as the sun rises.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Introducing the setting with a majestic crane shot (particularly immersive in 3D), his camera soars above the cave and surveys the desolate landscape.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Likewise, David Rockwell’s set, an elegant Art Deco dining and drawing room where much of the action unfolds, provides a stylish backdrop to the proceedings, while the chandelier that soars over the stage also serves as a sight gag that ends the show on a slyly subversive note.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The competition, namely China, soars past us.
—Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Souza, a Grammy Award-winner with 15 solo albums to her credit, soars with equal ease whether singing heartfelt lyrics or wordless melodies.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Monday's afternoon forecast soars into the 70s and 80s for many neighborhoods.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Yet, teams are seeing opportunity in other revenue streams as the league’s profile soars.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Colorado cost of living soars Ten years ago, Colorado voted to increase the state’s minimum hourly wage.
—Jennifer C. Greenfield, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
The Pink Jet is an all-female flight crew on a mission as their bright pink Albatros fighter jet soars through the sky, spitting out pink smoke with pilots dressed in pink flight suits.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is an unapologetically old school, white-tablecloth spot where the energy soars during Derby weekend.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Win enough, get promoted, your income and valuation soars exponentially (as Wrexham has experienced the last few years).
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 When play meets purpose, creativity soars.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Atvara, who spent years working in teaching, journalism, and marketing before returning to her first love, puts her classical training to good use, particularly during a goose-bump-inducing climax in which her voice swoops and soars like a haunted songbird.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Vega is found rising above the northeastern horizon in the constellation Lyra after sunset in early spring and soars high overhead as the night wears on, before finally fading from sight almost directly overhead as the sun rises.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Introducing the setting with a majestic crane shot (particularly immersive in 3D), his camera soars above the cave and surveys the desolate landscape.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Likewise, David Rockwell’s set, an elegant Art Deco dining and drawing room where much of the action unfolds, provides a stylish backdrop to the proceedings, while the chandelier that soars over the stage also serves as a sight gag that ends the show on a slyly subversive note.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The competition, namely China, soars past us.
—Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Souza, a Grammy Award-winner with 15 solo albums to her credit, soars with equal ease whether singing heartfelt lyrics or wordless melodies.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Monday's afternoon forecast soars into the 70s and 80s for many neighborhoods.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
With only one more year left on his rookie deal, there probably isn’t time to take a real swing at a Stanley Cup before his cap hit soars.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Yet, teams are seeing opportunity in other revenue streams as the league’s profile soars.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Colorado cost of living soars Ten years ago, Colorado voted to increase the state’s minimum hourly wage.
—Jennifer C. Greenfield, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
The Pink Jet is an all-female flight crew on a mission as their bright pink Albatros fighter jet soars through the sky, spitting out pink smoke with pilots dressed in pink flight suits.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is an unapologetically old school, white-tablecloth spot where the energy soars during Derby weekend.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Win enough, get promoted, your income and valuation soars exponentially (as Wrexham has experienced the last few years).
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 When play meets purpose, creativity soars.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soars
Verb
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Racine quickly rises, beats the bullies, and then returns to sit next to her sister.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Average annual income hovers around $58,000, reflecting a shortage of high-wage opportunities.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Towing capacity hovers around 6,500 pounds (2,948 kg), depending on configuration.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Posting on multiple platforms simultaneously increases your reach, but be aware that spreading the budget evenly across all of them generally doesn't work.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Expect steep climbs and go with a pro guide.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The drone flies to your home, usually in about four and a half minutes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The route makes 18 nonstop flights that Alaska will operate in Boise, well ahead of Southwest Airlines, which flies to 10 cities nonstop.—
Kevin Fixler
May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Soars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soars. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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