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
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
That is the time to create, not under duress when the risk soars disproportionately to the rewards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
JPMorgan’s trading desk says that, when the Fed lowers its benchmark lending rate while the S & P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high, the index soars on average by nearly 15% over the next year.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Yas Island is home to three theme parks which are all largely indoors to shield visitors from the intense heat which soars above 105 degrees in the summer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
The track soars 58-2, with downloads gaining by 1,434% compared to the previous week, streaming by 235%, radio airplay by 941%, and video views by 411%.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
That is the time to create, not under duress when the risk soars disproportionately to the rewards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
JPMorgan’s trading desk says that, when the Fed lowers its benchmark lending rate while the S & P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high, the index soars on average by nearly 15% over the next year.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Yas Island is home to three theme parks which are all largely indoors to shield visitors from the intense heat which soars above 105 degrees in the summer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
Noun
China’s stockmarket soars despite slowdown China’s economy showed possible signs of a rebound from a long-term slump, while its stock market remains on a historic bull run.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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One of the most important phenomena in high-altitude Sonoma vineyards is the inversion layer, the blanket of fog that hovers between 800 and 1,800 feet throughout many mornings of the growing season.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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No aura of ambiguity hovers over Catherine Leroy’s photographs.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The law lowers daily transaction minimums, increases warnings on the kiosks, requires transaction receipts and requires Bitcoin ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The climbs start at about 11,500 feet.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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When the route experiences good conditions—and is followed correctly—the route is what Meyers and his rangers recommend for late-season climbs.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This includes the grueling Asgard Pass, which ascends 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile (look out for mountain goats and have an offline map handy).—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another banner flies high above Hard Rock Stadium Another home game, another banner.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pursuits in the Peaks The Smith brothers operated a local mountaineering school in their teens and twenties, taking neighbors and interested kids on ascents of the 14ers.—
Outside,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The spacecraft ignites its onboard rocket motor, powering its own way to suborbital space, then glides back down for a runway landing here on Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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There is a First World War U-boat that somehow glides from underneath Lake Michigan all the way to Croatia, commandeered by its captain, post-Armistice, for new and clandestine uses.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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