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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On the Eastern European side, Hungarian veteran István Szabó will speak about his work reflecting on Europe’s upheavals in the second half of the 20th century, and audiences will have a chance to explore a selection of films by Konrad Wolf, one East Germany’s most influential filmmakers.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Advertisement Advertisement The past few years have brought dramatic upheavals, from Gaza to Sudan.—
Richard Branson,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Shane Smith and the Saints and Southall both saw significant rises in prominence afterward, and both of the band’s Nashville openers, Josh Meloy and the Droptines, look poised for breakthroughs.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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As current rises, more water is generated, but the GDL’s drainage capacity does not increase.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Upsurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurges. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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