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surging

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verb

present participle of surge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surging
Adjective
  • Use a bag bungee Trying to balance a travel tote on top of a rolling suitcase is a disaster waiting to happen, especially when navigating crowded terminals.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The Bang & Olufsen Ultra Sound system with 31 speakers transforms the cabin into a rolling concert hall.
    Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With more consumers users streaming video to watch dramas, comedies, reality shows and movies at times of their own choosing, live games are among the few genres that still command large crowds that watch simultaneously.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
  • As part of this next phase of growth, NBC News NOW will soon move into Studio 3A at 30 Rockefeller Plaza—a state-of-the-art space designed to elevate our live programming and support the future of streaming news.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trans-Atlantic routes had a substantial one-week jump, with containers on the Rotterdam to New York route skyrocketing 25 percent to $1,968 on average.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Trump is plainly ready to find a solution to skyrocketing oil prices.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another alleged form of punishment was pouring hot sauce into the girl's mouth and onto her genital area.
    Anna McAllister, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Nothing matches the Santa Lucia Highlands Gals for its unique combination of more than 40 stellar wineries pouring pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, all from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and stellar chefs from the Monterey area.
    Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When Nancy Silverton won the very first James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 1991, a shock wave went rocketing through the food world.
    Ruth Reichl, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The euphoria sent global equities rocketing on hopes the crisis that has shocked the global economy for more than a month will come to an end.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Completely sheltered in dense vegetation, the gushing waterfall plunges over a cliff into a large basin that’s perfect for swimming.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The proud duo have been gushing about their son's gig on Live with Kelly and Mark.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.
    Sergio Mendoza, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Surging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surging. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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