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noun

Definition of surgenext
as in wave
a moving ridge on the surface of water a huge surge nearly capsized the boat and drenched the hapless fishermen

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verb

1
as in to spurt

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2
as in to increase

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Recent Examples of surge
Noun
Daily traffic has dwindled to only a dozen or so ships this week, according to Kpler, after a surge during the ceasefire. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 17 July 2026 This surge in foreign investment and economic expansion, including major deals like a $10 billion AI agreement with NVIDIA, underscores the region's rising global importance. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
Today, as inventory tightens and prices surge to record highs, the buyers are older and wealthier. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 West Nile virus activity is expected to surge in the Sacramento area as the summer progresses, authorities said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for surge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
  1. wave
  2. spurt
  3. increase
  4. swell
  5. stream
  6. rise
  7. gush
  8. jump
Noun
  • Argentina were carried to Sunday’s final by a wave of emotion and by the genius of their 39-year-old captain.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Iran launched waves of strikes towards Bahrain, while Jordan’s state news agency said the country shot down four missiles fired from Iran.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of wave
Verb
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Definition of spurt
Verb
  • In recent months, drone sightings in Nikopol have increased from two or three per day to about three every hour, day and night, Varytsev says.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Homelessness after incarceration increases the chances that someone will end up back behind bars, at a steep cost to taxpayers.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • In Harlem, these new arrivals also encountered swells of Black immigrants from French and British colonial powers, also arriving in search of economic opportunity as well as greater freedom of expression.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
  • The beach hazard statements have been in effect mainly due to the strong southerly swells brought by storms that have been ongoing in the south Pacific, sending waves of energy that slam into the West Coast.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of swell
Verb
  • Earlier in the tournament, the BBC said the number of people streaming its World Cup highlights had increased by 197 per cent compared to Euro 2024, for example.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The New Mexico Open, featuring a $100,000 purse, will be streamed digitally from September 14-16.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • Officials said the warning systems built since last year’s catastrophic floods were activated in Kerr County in the early hours before water levels began to rise, allowing for people to react quickly to flooding threats.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • On linear television, the series is up +62% among adults 18-49, +26% among adults 25-54 and +30% in total viewers, with P2+ viewing across VOD platforms rising +44% within seven days of airing.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • At 6-foot-5 with a high, consistent release, Carr had Stan Van Gundy gushing about his shooting on the Amazon Prime broadcast in Las Vegas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Brian Grant became a regular at Cafe du Berry, gushing over the decadent French toast.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • Jacy Jayne Before the match started, Fatal Influence jumped Tiffany Stratton, but Brie Bella hit the ring and made the save.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Scotland set up in a 5-4-1 with Ryan Christie and John McGinn timing when to jump from their wide midfield positions to press the centre-backs and trap their build-up play.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
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