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Recent Examples of surge
Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The stock surged as much as 18% intraday, the biggest single-day gain since May 2023, before settling at a 23.65% increase by the end of the business day.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Which genre, fans, are expected to experience a mainstream surge?
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Cummins has surged about 21% in the past three months.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The stock surged as much as 18% intraday, the biggest single-day gain since May 2023, before settling at a 23.65% increase by the end of the business day.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The primary reason for the big jump in Q2 was a reversal in the import surge during the first quarter as companies sought to get ahead of tariffs.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Which genre, fans, are expected to experience a mainstream surge?
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
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Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish made waves today by posting a photo of herself holding a baby beside her friend, podcaster Jason Lee, who rested his right hand on the handlebar of a stroller.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This highly skilled and well-coached 16U team made waves in the water polo landscape, securing the first national championship for their club in an older age bracket.—
Katherine Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At least a half dozen of those wrestlers tell their stories to the camera, accompanied by filler re-enactments — a shower head spurting water, the hallway leading to a medical examination room — that add very little.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Earnings spurted in the latest year (ended in March 2025).—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The addition of more NFL programming increases the value.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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That's because some sellers, given higher interest rates and slower sales, might have to consider lowering their asking prices to attract buyers as inventory swells and mortgage rates hover in the 6% range.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The images can also be stitched together to make a time lapse, so people can visualize how the shore changes with various swells, tides and seasons.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Wrestling enthusiasts will also be pleased to hear that live WWE events, including SummerSlam and WrestleMania, will begin streaming on ESPN in 2026; Peacock has been their streaming home for the past five years through a deal with NBCUniversal.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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The episode will air Wednesday night at 10 p.m. EDT on Comedy Central and will stream on Paramount+ the following day.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two battled underneath the stage, and Cena brilliantly rose up on the elevator shaft carrying Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rogen gushes that Spielberg even texted him on Emmys nomination morning to congratulate him on his series The Studio and its many nominations.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Since working together, starting in the fall, Neeson and Anderson have gushed about each other in interviews.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
Verb
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During fiscal 2023 that ended June 30, 2023, Arkansas treasury's earnings skyrocketed to $254.4 million with the help of rising interest rates and a larger investment portfolio -- far exceeding the $69.9 million earned in fiscal 2022 -- state officials reported two years ago.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Massive layoffs, skyrocketing prices and not knowing what the future holds in today’s tightening economy is creating layoff anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surge. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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