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
The years that followed saw an enormous upsurge in new approaches to money and monetary policy, including a resurrection of old debates.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
Enrique Cerezo, president of Spanish rights group Egeda and the Platino Awards highlighted the upsurge of production in Colombia and other Latin American countries before presenting Argentina’s Guillermo Francello the Platino Honorary Award.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Why is there such an upsurge in food allergies in the United States or in Western nations?
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
Enrique Cerezo, president of Spanish rights group Egeda and the Platino Awards highlighted the upsurge of production in Colombia and other Latin American countries before presenting Argentina’s Guillermo Francello the Platino Honorary Award.
—
Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Why is there such an upsurge in food allergies in the United States or in Western nations?
—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upsurge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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The federal government accelerated efforts to subdue resistance, bringing years of hardship and upheaval for Native Americans.
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The two respond to the upheaval in different ways, one embracing a new lease on life, the other feeling unmoored and disoriented.
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How Each Phase May Affect Your Training The follicular phase runs roughly from day 1 through day 14, with estrogen rising.
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Capital markets are also outperforming, with the Tel Aviv 35 surging and the shekel rising.
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Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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Overreliant Before the pandemic, there was a sense that Sacramento was on an upswing, said Fat, of the L Street restaurant.
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With the men’s category already on the upswing, Father’s Day provided a significant boost in business to department and specialty stores across the country.
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Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.
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He's made a huge impact, obviously, and given Senegal a boost of energy.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.
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That was more of his thrust and his push.
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The tests culminated in 1964, with the ground test of a reactor mounted on a railroad car in Nevada that could run for five minutes, producing 513 megawatts — equivalent to more than 35,000 pounds of thrust.
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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