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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Causing one of the biggest upheavals in Hollywood history, the IT meltdown irreparably damaged 70% of Sony’s servers, and exposed private communications from executives and talent as well as personal information.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026 -
There have been other owners since, an unsuccessful switch to nonprofit status, staff upheavals, and changes in format and frequency of publishing.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In general, a brand representative said leg shapes are becoming slimmer, and rises are lowering.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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When bleeding or swelling inside one of these compartments builds up, pressure rises and begins to squeeze the muscles, nerves and blood vessels.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Upsurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurges. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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