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as in gushes
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as in increases
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Recent Examples of surges
Ellie Austin, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Originally designed for far fewer travelers, the airport experiences regular congestion at immigration and security, with seasonal surges amplifying existing capacity constraints.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
The new federal vaccine recommendations come as Illinois and other states struggle with surges of the flu.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The artificial intelligence boom has benefited markets in Asia, where tech companies and chipmakers have seen surges in demand.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Its hospital, courthouse, churches and historic buildings were severely damaged or destroyed as storm surges and 185-mile-per-hour winds ripped off roofs, knocked out the power grid and left much of the town in ruins.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
As Europe attempts to catch up in the AI race, the need for power-hungry infrastructure increases, demand for electricity surges — and that friction has become harder to ignore.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025
The company is betting that global energy demand will continue rising and fossil fuels will remain dominant as consumption surges from AI data centers and electric vehicles.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
The gym chain, one of the largest in the world, is dedicating more space to weights and resistance machines as strength training surges in popularity.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Originally designed for far fewer travelers, the airport experiences regular congestion at immigration and security, with seasonal surges amplifying existing capacity constraints.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
The new federal vaccine recommendations come as Illinois and other states struggle with surges of the flu.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The artificial intelligence boom has benefited markets in Asia, where tech companies and chipmakers have seen surges in demand.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Its hospital, courthouse, churches and historic buildings were severely damaged or destroyed as storm surges and 185-mile-per-hour winds ripped off roofs, knocked out the power grid and left much of the town in ruins.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
As Europe attempts to catch up in the AI race, the need for power-hungry infrastructure increases, demand for electricity surges — and that friction has become harder to ignore.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025
The company is betting that global energy demand will continue rising and fossil fuels will remain dominant as consumption surges from AI data centers and electric vehicles.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surges
Noun
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It's been three days since an ICE agent shot and killed Good, sparking waves of protests.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to court documents, the fraudulent activity occurred in two waves.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wilson gushes about Adebayo on Good Morning America.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 Dec. 2025
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Daphne Nestled among the seafood joints and pub-grub eateries is this little farm-to-table outfit that DePledge gushes over.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even as the contestants arrive to begin the season, an important rowing portion of today's marooning challenge remains up in the air due to tumultuous swells.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Farther north in the Bay Area, a powerful combination of abnormally high king tides, large swells caused by a storm hanging out in the eastern Pacific, and rainfall across the region has led to coastal flooding.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The popular First We Feast show, hosted by Sean Evans, streams on YouTube and features celebrities eating chicken wings with progressively spicy hot sauces while answering questions about their lives and careers.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Mubi, which distributes indie and foreign films and streams them to millions of monthly subscribers, had been preparing an August premiere for Huang’s documentary Vice Is Broke, which charts the rise and fall of his former employer Vice Media.—
Will Tavlin,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The doctor pulls out a tube of blue jelly, squirts an arc onto Squire’s stomach.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Boitano said Liu was exceptional in her early years, performing jumps no other skater could execute at the time.—
Janelle Davis,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … DRAMATIC RESCUE – Viral video captures moments after mother jumps into water to save daughter.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Surges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surges. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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