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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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Deep in the Carrizo Gorge and high above the desert floor soars the Goat Canyon train trestle — the world’s largest such bridge made entirely of wood, the better to withstand the harsh conditions of the Jacumba Mountains.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Thrill seekers can reach new heights on the Aerophile, a tethered balloon ride that soars up to 400 feet above Disney Springs.
—Carlye Wisel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Add in smaller bits and that number soars to more than 100 million.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
In California Forever, the investors’ fortunes depend on creating an urbanism that soars.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
At Last, by Marisa Silver, which is alive to what soars within ordinary life.
—Megha Majumdar, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Production-wise, the album soars.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
How a quiet, coastal town in Japan soars with impeccable craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Accountancy exams go in-person as AI cheating soars The world’s largest accounting body will scrap remote exams to combat a rise in AI-powered cheating.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Interestingly enough, while OBAA soars, other Hollywood films that attempt to tap into the particular insanity of the 2020s — movies like Bugonia and Eddington — have met with a quieter reception from critics groups.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
While health care demand soars, the pipeline for new health care workers could struggle to keep pace under current rules.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
As borrowing soars, credit markets are having to adapt to cope with the demand.
—Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Another thirty countries are considering or planning to build nuclear power plants as global energy demand soars, especially to fuel the data centers that support artificial intelligence.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
The ability to spot such deposits from the stratosphere gives geologists a powerful new tool as global demand soars.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2025
Take the quiz here … PRIZE SURGE – Mega Millions jackpot soars ahead of Thanksgiving with no winner since June.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The radiant will rest low on the northern horizon after sunset, but soars high overhead during the pre-dawn peak-viewing hours.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Deep in the Carrizo Gorge and high above the desert floor soars the Goat Canyon train trestle — the world’s largest such bridge made entirely of wood, the better to withstand the harsh conditions of the Jacumba Mountains.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Thrill seekers can reach new heights on the Aerophile, a tethered balloon ride that soars up to 400 feet above Disney Springs.
—Carlye Wisel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Add in smaller bits and that number soars to more than 100 million.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
In California Forever, the investors’ fortunes depend on creating an urbanism that soars.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
At Last, by Marisa Silver, which is alive to what soars within ordinary life.
—Megha Majumdar, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Production-wise, the album soars.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
How a quiet, coastal town in Japan soars with impeccable craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Economically, the country suffers as inflation soars.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Accountancy exams go in-person as AI cheating soars The world’s largest accounting body will scrap remote exams to combat a rise in AI-powered cheating.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Interestingly enough, while OBAA soars, other Hollywood films that attempt to tap into the particular insanity of the 2020s — movies like Bugonia and Eddington — have met with a quieter reception from critics groups.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
While health care demand soars, the pipeline for new health care workers could struggle to keep pace under current rules.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
As borrowing soars, credit markets are having to adapt to cope with the demand.
—Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Another thirty countries are considering or planning to build nuclear power plants as global energy demand soars, especially to fuel the data centers that support artificial intelligence.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
The ability to spot such deposits from the stratosphere gives geologists a powerful new tool as global demand soars.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2025
Take the quiz here … PRIZE SURGE – Mega Millions jackpot soars ahead of Thanksgiving with no winner since June.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soars
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At Sainte-Chapelle, the ticket rises to 22 euros for visitors from outside those countries, versus 16 euros for those within them, according to heritage officials.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Marital discord rises amid the chaos of the holidays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Northwestern’s endowment hovers around $14 billion.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dellos, the shelter's manager, said the waitlist hovers around 200 people.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Red meat likely increases blood pressure due to byproducts from chemical reactions that happen in the liver and gut.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The mountain biking trails at Rhebokskloof Estatein Paarl are a mix of steep climbs and thrilling descents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Stationary bikes often keep you in one position for extended periods, especially during high-resistance climbs, which can increase pelvic pressure.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Alec ascends and evolves through the greatest love of all, which is found within himself.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tate McRae’s So Close To What rises 8-5 (40,000), SZA’s SOS steps 7-6 (40,000), Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend falls 5-7 (38,000), and Wallen’s One Thing at a Time ascends 9-8 (36,000).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Across the canyon, flames leapt up the Paseo Miramar trail, still two miles away as the crow flies, but already too close to ignore.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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En route to the top floor—where five of the seven bedrooms and four of the six and a half bathrooms are located—the stairs appear at first quite normal, with the initial two ascents made of wood.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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But the overall stretch, with steep ascents, descents, and prominent 18-wheel truck madness, extends 40 miles from just north of Castaic in Los Angeles County to the bottom of the grade where the I-5 enters the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The gel texture glides on smoothly, lathers into a plush foam, and rinses clean without leaving skin feeling tight.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
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Infused with sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and vitamin E, the formula glides onto the skin with ease.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2025
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