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as in stabbing
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 stimulating
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 spiking
The team plans to develop a 128-channel photonic spiking neural chip.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The cost of energy has forced its way up the EU political agenda, with heavy industry blaming it for factory closures and the US and Israeli war with Iran sending oil and gas prices spiking.
—Ewa Krukowska, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
The stock market rebounded on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Insurers are canceling coverage under war risk policies, causing a coverage gap that is spiking the cost of safe passage.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Oil prices soared for a second consecutive day as of Tuesday afternoon, spiking more than 13% in less than 48 hours.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Oil prices were spiking Tuesday on supply disruption fears, rippling through the equity markets.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
For cold-natured individuals, winter can mean a constant struggle to stay comfortable without spiking your energy bill.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Chicago-area customers have been hit by a one-two punch of higher delivery rates charged by utility companies and spiking energy costs, which are passed through to suppliers.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The cost of energy has forced its way up the EU political agenda, with heavy industry blaming it for factory closures and the US and Israeli war with Iran sending oil and gas prices spiking.
—Ewa Krukowska, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
The stock market rebounded on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Insurers are canceling coverage under war risk policies, causing a coverage gap that is spiking the cost of safe passage.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Oil prices soared for a second consecutive day as of Tuesday afternoon, spiking more than 13% in less than 48 hours.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Oil prices were spiking Tuesday on supply disruption fears, rippling through the equity markets.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
For cold-natured individuals, winter can mean a constant struggle to stay comfortable without spiking your energy bill.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Chicago-area customers have been hit by a one-two punch of higher delivery rates charged by utility companies and spiking energy costs, which are passed through to suppliers.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiking
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Ivan Miller, 22, of Blakesburg, Iowa, admitted to shooting the three women and stabbing one of them in interviews with investigators, according to a criminal complaint.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2026
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The next morning, as Nguyen was getting ready for work, Tran shot her in the arm with a BB gun, forced her into a closet and then began stabbing her repeatedly with a knife, Campbell said.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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The result is essentially an arbitrary purity test that tightens capital access necessary for creating American jobs and stimulating local economies.—
Krish O'Mara Vignarajah,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Finding the right pillow is a lot like picking the perfect paint color—there are thousands of options to narrow down, and each one can make an impact on how cozy your bedroom feels.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Winds were predicted to subside in the evening hours on Saturday before picking back up on Sunday morning, albeit at lower speeds than Saturday morning.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mix flour and remaining 1/4 cup Guinness, stirring until smooth.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Versatile enough for a variety of cooking applications, wooden spoons are a staple to have in the kitchen, and this set includes 10-, 12-, and 14-inch sizes perfect for stirring a big pot of soup, sautéing veggies, or mixing up cake batters.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Conviction in the Gulf as a future global hub for AI infrastructure is facing its first stress test with Iranian strikes puncturing the region’s image as a haven for computing power.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The tree was left in pieces, with one portion puncturing the roof of the school and another crushing a fence.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mourinho shot off down the touchline, fingers jabbing the air, hugging a ballboy in jubilation.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Though none of the celebrity moms in question have publicly spoken about the drama, earlier this week, Koma, whom has also produced several of Duff's songs in the past, shared a meme to his Instagram Story jabbing Tisdale French's piece in The Cut.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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An autopsy shows all three shots fired by Stevens hit Martinez, with bullets traveling through his left arm before entering his torso and piercing his heart, lungs, liver and other organs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy report shows all three shots fired by Stevens hit Martinez, with bullets traveling through his left arm before entering his torso and piercing his heart, lungs, liver and other organs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both experts recommended sticking only to high-quality fresh or pasteurized eggs and enjoying Italian coffee in moderation.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Londontown Sugarcane For those still sticking true to neutrals, step outside the Ballet Slippers box with a metallic taupe nude that offers a bit of warmth just as the spring and summer glow is getting started.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiking. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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