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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
John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
According to Meyerson, Arizona's troubling spike in deaths may reflect more potent fentanyl and methamphetamines being sold in her state.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 28 May 2026
Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Granted, lower-sugar kombucha contains less sugar than drinks like soda—but drinking too much, especially on an empty stomach, can still spike your blood sugar, says Dominguez.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
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Noun
When perception workloads spike, sensors degrade or timing becomes inconsistent, most systems lack the guarantees needed to respond predictably.
—John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
According to Meyerson, Arizona's troubling spike in deaths may reflect more potent fentanyl and methamphetamines being sold in her state.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 28 May 2026
Verb
However, that price can spike during peak summer months, with some HVAC companies charging $200 per hour.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Granted, lower-sugar kombucha contains less sugar than drinks like soda—but drinking too much, especially on an empty stomach, can still spike your blood sugar, says Dominguez.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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And the darts technique—which is formally called the Monte Carlo method—becomes more accurate when more random events are generated.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
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But the darts at Dart are not only coming from fans and players from opposing teams.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Old-school practical effects made the sequence rumble and jump, Knoll said.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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But the Sox responded with the big swing by Vargas, who jump-skipped his way around the bases after launching an 0-1 changeup from Drew Anderson over the left-field wall.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Swan screamed and tried to get up from her seat, but Matthews allegedly held onto her right arm and stabbed her approximately 18 to 20 times, the affidavit says.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Authorities said Anthony admitted stabbing Metcalf and asked whether the teen would be OK.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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By stimulating these areas, the program might aid in the initiation and maintenance of sleep.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Like the tip of a spear thrusting from the London skyline, The Shard has become an appealing landmark for filmmakers over the years.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Crossed spears of sunlight fall into it but only so far, and beneath their yellow illuminations Brith can see depths and more depths of water, darkening to obscurity.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Three structural elements differentiate the present landscape from previous upturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Domestic sales and government largesse are driving the upturn, but activity is still affected by supply chain disruptions and businesses deferring spending.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The county medical examiner said in an autopsy report that Obumseli, who worked in cryptocurrency, died from a forceful downward thrust from a blade that went three inches into his chest, piercing a major artery.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Mercury in Cancer also quincunxes Pluto in Aquarius, stirring tension between daily logistics and personal power.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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In a case that has stirred racial tensions, none of the jurors are Black.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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