as in upheavals
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Crocodilian ancestors have persisted through mass extinctions, dramatic climate shifts and ecological upheavals that have eradicated countless other lineages.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026 -
Then, in the wake of 1968’s political upheavals, both artists redirected their attention toward social systems—producing the work they’re best known for today.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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The trendline dips and rises, someone nods, and everyone moves on.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Options can be used to profit whether the stock rises, falls, or goes nowhere.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Upsurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurges. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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