soar

1 of 2

verb

soared; soaring; soars

intransitive verb

1
a
: to fly aloft or about
b(1)
: to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide
(2)
of a glider : to fly without engine power and without loss of altitude
2
: to rise or increase dramatically (as in position, value, or price)
stocks soared
3
: to ascend to a higher or more exalted level
makes my spirits soar
4
: to rise to majestic stature
soarer noun

soar

2 of 2

noun

1
: the range, distance, or height attained in soaring
2
: the act of soaring : upward flight

Examples of soar in a Sentence

Verb The temperature soared to 100 degrees. Stock prices are beginning to soar. The oil shortage sent prices soaring. The eagle soared above us. A hang glider soared in the air. The rocket soared into the sky. The ball soared out of the stadium. The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level. Noun the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Now, Gossett — who turned 25 earlier this month — is working to build a catalog that matches his soaring popularity. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024 But the state has been far slower to adopt standards for indoor workers — even as the warehouse industry boomed in places such as the Inland Empire and the Central Valley, where summertime temperatures regularly soar into the triple digits. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 After being flat for nearly two decades, demand for power in the U.S. is soaring. Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 There was also a Pere Marquette Park sighting and loads of drone footage soaring over downtown Milwaukee. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024 Shares in Paramount Global soared on Wednesday after details of an acquisition proposal by the private equity firm Apollo became public. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 Inflation has eased considerably since soaring to 40-year highs. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024 While supply chain problems and high demand may have helped spur inflation early in the pandemic, Rosolino believes there’s another key reason why prices have soared and remained high: Corporate greed. Tami Luhby, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024 On Tuesday, winds ease and temperatures soar, rising well into the 60s. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Noun
Onana saved efforts from Núñez twice while Mac Allister saw a free kick soar over the bar as Klopp’s team kept its foot on the gas pedal. Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024 Rival Nvidia, which mints chips with TSMC, became the AI industry’s workhorse and has seen its business soar. Will Knight, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2024 And that spending could drive up prices as demand for goods soars. Bailey Schulz, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024 Final Considerations As expectations in the hospitality industry soar, organizations must adapt by prioritizing convenience and a rich customer experience. Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 There’s a bit of a disconnect between Devoted’s $13 billion valuation, which is much higher than its peers’, and the company’s persistent string of losses that very possibly could increase in 2024, as more seniors in Medicare Advantage broadly get more care and as Devoted’s enrollment soars. Bob Herman Reprints, STAT, 5 Feb. 2024 Let everyone’s creativity soar, and enjoy the beautiful results that the family will create together. Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Vogel cashed in $9 million worth of stock in the wake of layoffs that helped the company’s share price soar. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 Jan. 2024 Stone’s commitment to the bit and the widescreen effect that transforms the music-studio set make this ridiculous idea soar. Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English soren, from Middle French essorer, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *exaurare, from Latin ex- + aura air — more at aura

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soar was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Soar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soar. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

soar

1 of 2 verb
ˈsō(ə)r How to pronounce soar (audio)
ˈsȯ(ə)r
1
a
: to fly aloft or about
the plane soared into the sky
b
: to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide
an eagle soaring in lazy circles
2
: to rise or increase very noticeably (as in position, value, or price)
admission fees soared

soar

2 of 2 noun
: the act of soaring : upward flight

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