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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
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Heat waves and longer summers are driving seasonal spikes in demand for cooling units, highlighting the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Black women are the only population to experience a rise in unemployment in the last three months with rates spiking above 6%, twice the rate for white workers.
—Juliana Stratton, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Verb
Then came an unprecedented spike during the early pandemic years—between 2020 and 2022, prices rose another 93 percent, peaking at an average of $17,206.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Heat waves and longer summers are driving seasonal spikes in demand for cooling units, highlighting the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The takeaway here is that luxury properties have not only retained value since mortgage rates spiked, but are appreciating while non-luxury homes are struggling to hold ground.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Black women are the only population to experience a rise in unemployment in the last three months with rates spiking above 6%, twice the rate for white workers.
—Juliana Stratton, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
Verb
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Promes has lodged an appeal against his conviction and is fighting an additional 18-month sentence, imposed in 2023, for stabbing his cousin.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Louisville Metro Police Detective Ashley Schaefer previously said investigators believe a woman was stabbed sometime after Langford allegedly broke into her home in the 100 block of South Whipps Mill Road Aug. 8, abducting her and two of her children.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Typically, a sluggish economy leads to low inflation, allowing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to stimulate more borrowing and activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Deadheading helps prevent the formation of seeds and stimulates additional flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dart handled a blitz with his dart to Smith-Marsette particularly well.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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The video depicts Williams engaging in various activities around Nashville, from karaoke to darts.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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But imports from the United Kingdom, which accounts for just 1% of available inventory, had the most significant jump of more than $10,000, likely due to tariffs.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Season 3 will pick up after a time jump, visiting the cast after high school.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief and melody.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sport involves using a sharp-pointed tool such as a harpoon, spear or gig to impale a fish's body.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Uso then hit Reed with a spear and an Uso Splash for the win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The actual data show good news: a declining trend in multiple job holding over decades, with a recent upturn.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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While Trump's tariffs haven't yet led to a dramatic upturn in inflation, recent reports are showing a slight uptick , and there's a belief that U.S. companies absorbing the tariffs can only do so for so long before needing to raise prices.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 July 2025
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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