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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
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
As demand for facial overhauls soars in Hollywood and elsewhere, surgeons have raised their fees dramatically.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
But either way, expect Buffalo’s potent ground attack to lead to a happy flight home, while its own personal Superman soars outside the plane.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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
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
As demand for facial overhauls soars in Hollywood and elsewhere, surgeons have raised their fees dramatically.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
But either way, expect Buffalo’s potent ground attack to lead to a happy flight home, while its own personal Superman soars outside the plane.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soars
Verb
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As anxiety rises, so does our need for self-care.—
Stefanie Groner,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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When the temperature rises to more than single digits, the Earth might burn up!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Lilith Society becomes an escape, particularly as the legacy of McCarthyism hovers over the city.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chicago's waste diversion rate – the amount of garbage being recycled instead of dumped in landfills – hovers around 10%.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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PlayStation consoles rely on a type of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, chips, which are in short supply as demand from artificial intelligence and data center operators increases.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Contractors plan to preserve a winding marble staircase that ascends to the building’s rooftop, and maintain the historic facade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One area that flies under the AI radar of most consumers is the processing of audio content.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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No one confuses kilowatt-hours with productivity, yet no serious economy flies blind without tracking them.—
Noosheen Hashemi,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The race is on a longer course than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the camera glides in and around a roller-skating rink, where much of the action takes place, Decker and Shlesinger achieve and sustain a terrific balance of comic velocity and erotic languor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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In preparation for her masquerade ball, Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) glides through Bridgerton House, overseeing her staff and eagerly awaiting the return of her daughters, Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Eloise (Claudia Jesse), from Scotland.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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