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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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as in jump
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Recent Examples of spike
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Heat waves and longer summers are driving seasonal spikes in demand for cooling units, highlighting the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Black women are the only population to experience a rise in unemployment in the last three months with rates spiking above 6%, twice the rate for white workers.
—Juliana Stratton, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Verb
Then came an unprecedented spike during the early pandemic years—between 2020 and 2022, prices rose another 93 percent, peaking at an average of $17,206.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Heat waves and longer summers are driving seasonal spikes in demand for cooling units, highlighting the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The takeaway here is that luxury properties have not only retained value since mortgage rates spiked, but are appreciating while non-luxury homes are struggling to hold ground.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Black women are the only population to experience a rise in unemployment in the last three months with rates spiking above 6%, twice the rate for white workers.
—Juliana Stratton, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Verb
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The Brinks were stabbed to death while hiking with their two daughters on a trail at Devil's Den, a state park near West Fork, on July 26, according to State Police.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Then, the customer stabbed one of the men in the arm and the other in the chest, police told PIX11.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Typically, a sluggish economy leads to low inflation, allowing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to stimulate more borrowing and activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Deadheading helps prevent the formation of seeds and stimulates additional flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dart handled a blitz with his dart to Smith-Marsette particularly well.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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The video depicts Williams engaging in various activities around Nashville, from karaoke to darts.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Season 3 will pick up after a time jump, visiting the cast after high school.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But imports from the United Kingdom, which accounts for just 1% of available inventory, had the most significant jump of more than $10,000, likely due to tariffs.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cook over high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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While the girl kicked and laughed, the water, stirred from its sleep, latched on to her ankle and then swallowed her whole.—
Tochi Eze
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Reigns stepped in the way and took the brutal spear.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Frazer tried a spear but Ciampa used his core strength to raise himself up and dive Frazer.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The actual data show good news: a declining trend in multiple job holding over decades, with a recent upturn.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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While Trump's tariffs haven't yet led to a dramatic upturn in inflation, recent reports are showing a slight uptick , and there's a belief that U.S. companies absorbing the tariffs can only do so for so long before needing to raise prices.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 July 2025
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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