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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
Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Layer on search fees, advisory services, retention bonuses, and the inevitable legal and PR bills, and the price tag quickly soars into the tens of millions.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
As energy demand soars in the age of AI, the company’s deal with TVA and Kairos Power could serve as a model for how technology firms, utilities, and developers work together to meet the challenge.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
The front hall soars dramatically to the top of the second floor while arched passageways lead to the formal living and dining rooms and to the large family room.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
The scenery beyond the windows abruptly changes as the helicopter soars into a mountain valley.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Among them are The Eyes of Ghana, A Life Illuminated, and one film that soars into the skies.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Zipline Over the Anamuya Mountains In the hills near Punta Cana, the Anamuya mountain range offers a zipline course that soars above a mountainous jungle.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
Finally, the boldest, or maybe the first to hatch, soars into the sky.
—Monica Deeks, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
As war spending soars, the result has been widening budget deficits.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 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
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
Layer on search fees, advisory services, retention bonuses, and the inevitable legal and PR bills, and the price tag quickly soars into the tens of millions.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
As energy demand soars in the age of AI, the company’s deal with TVA and Kairos Power could serve as a model for how technology firms, utilities, and developers work together to meet the challenge.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
The front hall soars dramatically to the top of the second floor while arched passageways lead to the formal living and dining rooms and to the large family room.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
The scenery beyond the windows abruptly changes as the helicopter soars into a mountain valley.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Among them are The Eyes of Ghana, A Life Illuminated, and one film that soars into the skies.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Zipline Over the Anamuya Mountains In the hills near Punta Cana, the Anamuya mountain range offers a zipline course that soars above a mountainous jungle.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
Finally, the boldest, or maybe the first to hatch, soars into the sky.
—Monica Deeks, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
As the daily trading volume of 0DTE options soars, so does the need for 0DTE education.
—Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
As war spending soars, the result has been widening budget deficits.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 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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Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The homicide clearance rate is extraordinary for a city that hovers around 1 million residents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tuition for in-state students hovers at $7,000, while out-of-state tuition is just under $20,000.—
Francesca Walton,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The compilation Papercuts, which arrived only a few months before From Zero, lifts on two rankings, while Meteora ascends on only the rock tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At altitudes of 20 to 100 kilometers (12 to 62 miles), the DF-17 flies below the reach of most midcourse missile defence systems, which usually operate above 100 kilometers (62 miles).—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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China views President Lai as a campaigner for Taiwanese independence, a stance that flies in the face of Beijing's belief that Taiwan should be under its control.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 May 2019
Verb
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With two pairs of legs to each ring, the new species glides around on 160 legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the 25th, Venus glides into Leo, spotlighting your financial world and your sense of self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Soars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soars. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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