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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
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Latest United Nations figures have revealed a spike in the world's production, seizure and use of cocaine, and maps show how North America is a hub for the global trade.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Eva Longoria spikes her signature chunky guacamole with lemon juice, for a refreshing change of pace from lime.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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Verb
However, eating a lot of bananas (especially sweet, ripe ones) all at once, or on an empty stomach, will increase your chances of a blood sugar spike.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Latest United Nations figures have revealed a spike in the world's production, seizure and use of cocaine, and maps show how North America is a hub for the global trade.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Noun
This recent attack highlights the need for travelers to be aware of spiking risks while partying abroad.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Eva Longoria spikes her signature chunky guacamole with lemon juice, for a refreshing change of pace from lime.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Verb
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Police are investigating after three people were stabbed at a beach in New London on Sunday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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In 2010, a kayaker in the Florida Keys had her lung punctured when a fish leapt out of the water and stabbed her in the back.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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In fact, scientists say today's children are exposed to far fewer antigens—the components that stimulate immune responses—than their grandparents were, despite receiving more immunizations overall.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Cancer new moon stimulates your visionary capacities.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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While searching their home following Suzanne Morphew's disappearance, police found a locked gun safe containing a tranquilizer gun and darts near the front, the indictment said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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The girl is in the Brazilian capital, but the headset transports her to a fictitious Indigenous village in the Atlantic rainforest, where capybaras and jaguars dart across the landscape.—
Constance Malleret,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 May 2025
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While purists might prefer an immediate jump to green hydrogen, the reality is that transitional technologies may be necessary for the next five to 10 years to build the ecosystem for full decarbonization.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That objective of preparing players to make the jump to Tuchel’s first team has been mentioned throughout 2025, and may be best seen in Newcastle United’s Livramento.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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She was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced the front of her left shoulder and was sticking out the back of her arm by about 1 foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told ABC News.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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The scepter pierced the ground of the Huanacaure mountain, and so rose the glimmering empire of Cuzco.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Verb
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But for those paying closer attention, something else was stirring: the quiet but powerful debut of SirDavis American Whisky, her first foray into spirits in partnership with Moët Hennessy.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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TikTok users flooded the comment section with responses describing the scene as heartwarming and emotionally stirring.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Political tipping points are just the tip of the spear.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The upshot: our college graduates’ woes could be just the tip of the spear.—
Paul Tudor Jones,
Time,
25 June 2025
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If the engines hold up for the rest of the season, Mercedes could be set for a dramatic upturn in form.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The latest upturn in the ratio of XLK to the SPX reflects outperformance while the market has rebounded.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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