surging 1 of 2

adjective

as in rolling

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verb

present participle of surge
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as in streaming

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as in skyrocketing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surging
  1. rolling
  2. streaming
  3. skyrocketing
  4. swelling
  5. pouring
  6. rocketing
  7. gushing
  8. increasing
Adjective
  • The result is that nighttime driving increasingly feels less like navigating through darkness and more like surviving a rolling photonics demonstration from the consumer electronics industry.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Early voting locations will be posted on a rolling basis on the state’s Early Voting Locations page.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rolling
Verb
  • The growth was particularly propelled by an increase in streaming customers and price hikes as well as an increase in advertising revenue.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Designed for small spaces like dorm rooms or bedrooms, this 24-inch Vizio TV makes streaming your favorite shows effortless.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of streaming
Verb
  • Legislative leaders explicitly ruled out any discussion about skyrocketing energy costs and an economic crisis leaving our state with the second-worst economy in the nation, per CNBC.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With skyrocketing costs and expensive credit (not to mention other factors) driving up prices across the board, shoppers are desperate for options that won’t break the bank.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of skyrocketing
Adjective
  • The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of swelling
Verb
  • This dispenser has an adjustable pouring spout on the side of the cap for easy portion control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let the water in your kettle or electric water boiler come to a boil, then take it off the heat; wait 2 to 3 minutes for the water to cool slightly before pouring it into your mug or teapot.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • Surveillance footage obtained by the Daily News shows the explosion erupting on the building’s second floor, sending glass and other debris rocketing across the street.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Shares have fully recovered from a deep dive early last year, rocketing more than 40% in the past 12 months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of rocketing
Verb
  • Speaking to Variety in 2024 about writing and directing the remake of the 1986 movie Witchboard, Russell spoke about what mattered to him telling the story decades after the original film, while also gushing about his love of filmmaking.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
  • Waterhouse sat down for a rare interview with British Vogue and could not stop gushing about her man.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of gushing
Verb
  • The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
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