as in upheaval
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Recent Examples of upsurge
Today, the country is experiencing a nationalistic upsurge that marks the India of Modi.
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Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023
At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The move marked the latest in an upsurge of recession fears on Wall Street in recent weeks.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
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Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023
At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The move marked the latest in an upsurge of recession fears on Wall Street in recent weeks.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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The dashboard comes at a time when the justice system is still adjusting to major changes, like the elimination of cash bail in 2023 in addition to the massive upheaval brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The closing comes at a time of mild upheaval in the Coconut Grove culinary scene.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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According to the archaeologist, the Octagon served as a sort of celestial calendar, marking the northernmost limits of the rising of the moon during an 18.6-year cycle.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Like guttering candles, the rebellion spent itself in uncoordinated risings at different times in different parts of the country.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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So far this year, the dashboard has also tracked a rise in the jail population, as well as an increase in people being ordered detained by judges while their cases are pending, though Olson and Stemen cautioned that the 2025 data so far makes up a small sample of the total data.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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And when there are moments of crisis and a rise in anti-Jewish hate, that’s a threshold, of course, that needs to be crossed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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The push above $275 came after a pullback to the 20-day exponential moving average, providing a springboard for the current upswing.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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As the markets are once again on an upswing, two big IPOs last week saw success in their debuts, a sign that could entice more companies to go public now.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Their upturn in form coincided with Luis Enrique altering Dembele’s role from right winger to centre-forward, with the Frenchman operating as a false nine.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Even small habits, such as drinking green tea every morning or incorporating spicy foods into your meals, may offer a slight boost.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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The thrust of Verdigets’ early focus would be business fundamentals — building a holding structure for Nateland, assessing and fine-tuning the company’s revenue-cost ratio, and helping to define its five key verticals, including Touring, Digital, TV/Film, Experiences, and Products and Merchandise.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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Super Heavy alone is powered by 33 of SpaceX’s Raptor engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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