1
as in rises
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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2
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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3
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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
As Italy soars into the quarterfinals, Mexico is eliminated as their players will head back to their respective big league camps to finish out spring training.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
As a laundromat owner who needs to save the multiverse, Yeoh breaks out all her moves, of both the emotional and action-flick varieties, and soars to make this wild tale way more personal than apocalyptic.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, topping the central tower, which soars above the transept, has been a priority ahead of celebrations this June that will mark the centenary of Gaudí’s death.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Connected Venus soars into your partner zone, ensuring that cooperation feels natural and fair agreements come easier.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
The great room of the house, a space inspired by the forest city Caras Galadhon in The Lord of the Rings, boasts a cathedral ceiling that soars 40 feet in the air and is crossed by branches, tree limbs and vines.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Garuda soars above the landscape and sees the structure of things.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
And as the use of computationally-intensive artificial intelligence soars, so, too, will the appetite for ever more power—and the potential for ever greater environmental harm.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Liam Norris/Getty Images Buying silver online has gone from niche to normal over the last decade and will likely become even more mainstream as the price of precious metals soars.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The pharmaceutical giant's full-year revenue outlook also came in stronger than anticipated, as demand for Zepbound and Mounjaro soars.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
With the sweet, stirring score provided by Basil Poledouris, Lonesome Dove more than soars.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Apple soars on iPhone 17 success Apple reported earnings that blew past Wall Street’s expectations on Thursday, largely driven by iPhone 17 sales.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Fresh initiative surges as exhilarating Mars soars into your sign, inviting you to set the pace and show your authentic style.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
It could also be used to excuse stagnating wages as the cost of living soars.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 22, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
As Italy soars into the quarterfinals, Mexico is eliminated as their players will head back to their respective big league camps to finish out spring training.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
As a laundromat owner who needs to save the multiverse, Yeoh breaks out all her moves, of both the emotional and action-flick varieties, and soars to make this wild tale way more personal than apocalyptic.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, topping the central tower, which soars above the transept, has been a priority ahead of celebrations this June that will mark the centenary of Gaudí’s death.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Connected Venus soars into your partner zone, ensuring that cooperation feels natural and fair agreements come easier.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
The great room of the house, a space inspired by the forest city Caras Galadhon in The Lord of the Rings, boasts a cathedral ceiling that soars 40 feet in the air and is crossed by branches, tree limbs and vines.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Garuda soars above the landscape and sees the structure of things.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Commercial airlines are also raising fare prices and fuel surcharges as the cost of jet fuel soars.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
And as the use of computationally-intensive artificial intelligence soars, so, too, will the appetite for ever more power—and the potential for ever greater environmental harm.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Liam Norris/Getty Images Buying silver online has gone from niche to normal over the last decade and will likely become even more mainstream as the price of precious metals soars.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The pharmaceutical giant's full-year revenue outlook also came in stronger than anticipated, as demand for Zepbound and Mounjaro soars.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
With the sweet, stirring score provided by Basil Poledouris, Lonesome Dove more than soars.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Apple soars on iPhone 17 success Apple reported earnings that blew past Wall Street’s expectations on Thursday, largely driven by iPhone 17 sales.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Fresh initiative surges as exhilarating Mars soars into your sign, inviting you to set the pace and show your authentic style.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
It could also be used to excuse stagnating wages as the cost of living soars.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 22, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soars
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The friction between Space Florida and NASA hovers over the federal agency’s most ambitious mission in half a century — Artemis II, slated for takeoff next month.—
Katelyn Ferral,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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On the journey, she gets drawn into her own family’s history and trauma and uncovers a painful legacy that hovers like a dark cloud over the women in the family.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hikes range from easy 3 to 5-mile loops along the valley floor, like the Puente de los Papuos, to 10- to 13-mile ridge routes with steep climbs and wide views over the sea of cherry trees, such as the La Garganta del Infierno.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The White House’s push for the Railway Safety Act flies in the face of its own advice.—
John Shelton,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Young normally flies using CLEAR, a private security program that costs about $200 a person, but that option wasn’t available on Sunday.—
Dan Gallo,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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True to its name, the Butter Melt Bronzer glides on like butter and melts seamlessly into skin, delivering a silky-smooth finish that never veers cakey, muddy, or heavy on dry skin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Soars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soars. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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