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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
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Sautter said this is because intense exercise triggers a spike in cortisol and adrenaline and raises your core temperature.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
The time Americans spend on the phone with customer service has spiked by 60% over the last 20 years as companies pare back on customer service and make processes like getting a refund more difficult in the name of driving revenue.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
According to McNeill, roughly 1,110 TSA officers left the agency in October and November, representing a year-over-year spike of more than 25%.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Sautter said this is because intense exercise triggers a spike in cortisol and adrenaline and raises your core temperature.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Key Takeaways Almond milk does not spike blood sugar and may help with blood sugar control.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
The time Americans spend on the phone with customer service has spiked by 60% over the last 20 years as companies pare back on customer service and make processes like getting a refund more difficult in the name of driving revenue.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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It is known for its darts, live music, and promotion of local artwork, and bills itself as Chicago's top dog-friendly bar.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In nature, this poison can be found on the skin of the Ecuadorian dart frog.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Basyrova’s jump shots and senior wing Cara McKel’s backdoor layups were the difference makers on offense.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Voters in Tarrant County can head to any polling location in the county to get a jump start on voting ahead of the March 3 election.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brockton Police arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at Wollaston Alloys Monday night.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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He is accused of stabbing 30-year-old Eliza Morales inside her apartment and setting it on fire.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Varying grips, angles and equipment can also help stimulate different portions of the muscle and reduce plateaus.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lemon water may help digestion by stimulating the release of stomach acid.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Being trained in combat, and armed with swords, spears, and bows and arrows, the gladiators were able to turn the tables on the wild beasts; the result was another predictable slaughter, in this case of the animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Serve with chips and pickle spears for an easy and filling meal.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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This game saw Saka return to the starting XI — but his deputy at right-wing, Madueke, continued his recent upturn in form.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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With blond horizontal stripes dyed in her dark brown hair, bold black eyeliner and the smiley lip piercing, Liu has cut an alternative path to the top of a sport that long valued a specific kind of femininity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The actress sported her septum piercing and her glam followed suit with her Gothic styling, with coiffed hair by styled by Hyungsun Ju and makeup highlights that included bold brows and a deep red lip by artist Alex Babsky.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Austin is only home to one professional sports team — Austin FC — so the Spurs games help stir the capital city’s sports fandom.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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From pioneers such as Ma Rainey and Curley Weaver to icons James Brown, Little Richard, Otis Redding and Ray Charles — who used the blues to fuel their legendary soul careers — Georgia’s scene is stirring.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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