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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
Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 11 June 2026
Tickets that usually cost between $10 and $20 were raised to more than $100 – a price spike that was relatively naked in its attempt to make as much money as possible.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Average prices rose to their highest since November 2022, when energy prices spiked in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Noun
The continuing spike in value means the price to lease new engines has increased significantly over the past few years.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 11 June 2026
Tickets that usually cost between $10 and $20 were raised to more than $100 – a price spike that was relatively naked in its attempt to make as much money as possible.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Verb
The approach is intended to improve reliability, speed up processing, and help redistribute workloads when demand spikes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Average prices rose to their highest since November 2022, when energy prices spiked in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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Together, Pascale and Katzmann dart after heart-sinking feelings, shooting their arrows and nailing life to the wall.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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His comeback race at four on May 3, 2025 was a jump right into the deep end of the pool and he was beaten a neck on a muddy track in the grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Some older smartphones may not allow the jump, and users may need to purchase new devices to keep WhatsApp running without hiccups.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The victim was stabbed in the torso at the fast casual diner located on Eighth Ave.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The two were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on December 14.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Red light is mitochondrially stimulating, so late-night use can disrupt sleep.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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According to the statement, Origin Rock is an early-stage ‘spear and shield’ model that combines strong quantum computing services with defensive security measures, creating a quantum computing service system capable of performing both tasks.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Instead, use the heat to cook up sides like broccolini spears or baby potatoes that taste even better next to this steak.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The breakout is supported by positive momentum, with the weekly MACD showing a decisive upturn.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The close-up picture, which showcased Meeks' piercing blue eyes, endeared him to many despite his criminal past.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Players like Charlie Sifford (first Black player to earn a PGA Tour card), Lee Elder (first Black player in the Masters) and Calvin Peete (12 wins on the PGA Tour) are on the short list of African-Americans who pierced golf's racial barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The show has become a routine spot on many celebrity press tours, regularly going viral and stirring the pot on social media.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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