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as in jump
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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
Laura Layden, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
State tallies of new unemployment claims have remained relatively stable, however, suggesting that there hasn't been a big spike in overall layoffs yet.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
In New Jersey, which has among the highest power bills in the US, electricity prices have spiked 21% — a fact that pushed many voters toward Sherrill, who vowed to declare a state of emergency on energy prices.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Hertz has seen a spike in one-way car rental bookings as travelers alter their plans.
—Laura Layden, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
State tallies of new unemployment claims have remained relatively stable, however, suggesting that there hasn't been a big spike in overall layoffs yet.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Gebhardt spiked the ball with 6 seconds left.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
In New Jersey, which has among the highest power bills in the US, electricity prices have spiked 21% — a fact that pushed many voters toward Sherrill, who vowed to declare a state of emergency on energy prices.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Noun
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Inside, figurines appear to shoot darts and a newspaper on the wall commemorates the sinking of the Titanic.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The trousers included a belt wrapped around the hips, with knee tucks and vertical front darts to complete the design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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An initial draft called for an even bigger jump.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Analysts are hoping for a forecast jump and to see progress in AMD’s part of the AI race.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jared Luecke, 33, is facing murder and tampering with evidence charges and is accused of repeatedly stabbing John Luecke with a knife and hitting him with a crowbar, according to court records.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hennen spent 30 months in prison for intent to distribute cocaine and was separately arrested for assault after stabbing someone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cold showers stimulate the vagus nerve, reduce inflammation, and activate parts of the brain that can calm the body after long exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The implication was that there could be an easily accessible, off-the-shelf shot capable of stimulating the immune system to fight cancer.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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That's especially true in the Southeast, where there’s no shortage of uniquely thrilling opening acts from Chief Osceola and his flaming spear at Florida State to the eagle’s pre-game lap around Jordan Hare Stadium at Auburn.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paired with zucchini spears and pine nuts, your tongue tussles with pillowy soft textures and crunch.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Under Brown’s leadership, McLaren has seen a dramatic upturn in fortunes in F1, winning the constructors’ championship for the last two years.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Edelberto’s brother, Amilcar Hernandez, the death has been piercing and painful.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In September, Manow posted a photo of her bloodied face and said Clateman knocked out her dermal piercing during a fight.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a large bowl, stir together fennel, garlic, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and 1 cup parmesan until evenly combined.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dissolve soda in milk; stir into shortening mixture.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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