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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Recent Examples of spike
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
This spike has been the subject of relentless news coverage and, yes, has been splashed across those gas-station billboards.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Khamenei's remarks could cause oil prices to spike further.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The spending spike represents a range of interests, from labor or science advocates to organizations pushing for military aid to Israel, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
This spike has been the subject of relentless news coverage and, yes, has been splashed across those gas-station billboards.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hardship withdrawals have spiked among Fidelity retirement savers, as well.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Khamenei's remarks could cause oil prices to spike further.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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The blaster does include the darts, which will inevitably be quickly strewn around your house.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Often described as somewhere between darts and bowling, the venues typically hosted bachelor parties, team-building events and recreational leagues.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Banchero did a little bit of everything from the jump by dishing out five first-quarter assists.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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The whole point is to eliminate that from the jump.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a lawsuit, Nicholas Parszik and his parents alleged that Rivers stabbed Nicholas, then 8, while the two boys were playing video games in the garage of Nicholas’ San Pedro home on July 30, 2016.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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After being questioned by Charlotte County detectives, Giblin allegedly confessed to stabbing Bradley after an argument.—
Alyssa Dzikowski,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Players can acquire four melee weapons — a katana, a spear, knuckles and a heavy sword — and four firearms — a pistol, a machine gun, a shotgun and a rocket launcher.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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For the ideal filling, use medium-sized asparagus spears.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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New head coach Rob Edwards and his side have produced a clear upturn in performances since Christmas, and on two memorable evenings in the run-up to this FA Cup tie, that progress was rewarded with results.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That’s like taking credit for jobs when there’s a national economic upturn.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mines are first identified by the AN/AQS-20A sonar system or other mine countermeasure assets, after identification a mine is neutralized with an armor-piercing warhead.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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What follows this admission is a piercing dissection not of the art itself, but of frameworks of looking at Black art and life that go beyond racist tropes disguised as appeals to the primitive, the spontaneous, the corporeal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For cake, in a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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