1
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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2
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
And only then does Fox get around to spiking the football.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Whole fruits contain fiber, which fills you up and prevents your blood sugar from spiking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Emergency department visits for COVID-19 are spiking in Jefferson County, public health officials said, and wastewater monitoring indicates high levels of the virus in the Louisville area.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
The attacks have led to prices spiking and gas stations in some Russian regions running dry.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Great White Sharks are flocking to the waters that served as the setting of 'Jaws,' with sightings spiking along the northern Atlantic Coast.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
Owolewa also raised questions about crime spiking after the National Guard leaves if there is no long-term investment in the community.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
According to figures from Gaza's Health Ministry, verified by the World Health Organisation, deaths from malnutrition and starvation are spiking.
—Dawoud Abu Alkas, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Officials have estimated that about 1,000 additional beds are needed in Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties to counter spiking homelessness on top of the approximately 1,100 already place.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Whole fruits contain fiber, which fills you up and prevents your blood sugar from spiking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Emergency department visits for COVID-19 are spiking in Jefferson County, public health officials said, and wastewater monitoring indicates high levels of the virus in the Louisville area.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
The attacks have led to prices spiking and gas stations in some Russian regions running dry.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Great White Sharks are flocking to the waters that served as the setting of 'Jaws,' with sightings spiking along the northern Atlantic Coast.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
Owolewa also raised questions about crime spiking after the National Guard leaves if there is no long-term investment in the community.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
According to figures from Gaza's Health Ministry, verified by the World Health Organisation, deaths from malnutrition and starvation are spiking.
—Dawoud Abu Alkas, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Officials have estimated that about 1,000 additional beds are needed in Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties to counter spiking homelessness on top of the approximately 1,100 already place.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiking
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The video shows Brown seated behind the victim before pulling out a folding knife and stabbing her multiple times without provocation.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Around four minutes later, the man pulls out a knife and begins stabbing Zarutska three times, including at least once in the neck.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In this sense, homes offer a more private and personal environment, which can be comfortable and creatively stimulating.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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There has been some evidence that stimulating the nervous system in certain ways could make this recovery go faster, and researchers in China wanted to find out if this could be achieved through music.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both are solid options in their own ways, and picking one would no doubt harm the other.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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After more than an hour on the road, the team arrived at a cluster of trailers behind a long dirt path on a grower’s property in South Haven, tight quarters where farmworkers rest after long-hour shifts picking fruit under the Michigan sun.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Shroud of Turin — a 14-foot-long linen cloth bearing an image of a crucified man — has captivated people for centuries, stirring debate over whether the relic once wrapped the body of Jesus Christ.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the foam subsides, add the onion, thyme, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender, translucent, and deeply golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Jeremiah Langhorne,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wi-Fi 7's puncturing capability is designed to isolate the interference, enabling devices to use the remainder of the channel.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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These posts implicitly criticize the government by puncturing its narrative of economic progress.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gunn starts jabbing his fingers into Corenswet’s chest.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Just jabbing people in the eye with a stick for the pleasure of it.—
Elizabeth Kaye Cook
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The piercing pops from the firearm were replaced by a different kind of cacophony.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday confronts Bianca, who is bewildered about her Siren-song not sticking; Wednesday is taking control of things now and Bianca needs to trust her.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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What was sticking closer to home in roles about?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiking. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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