soaring

noun

soar·​ing ˈsȯr-iŋ How to pronounce soaring (audio)
Synonyms of soaringnext
: the act or process of soaring
specifically : the act or sport of flying a heavier-than-air craft without power by utilizing ascending air currents

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The group began its massive run as hyperscalers accelerated spending on AI data centers, sending demand for memory and storage soaring. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Now, Moderna cofounder Robert Langer has re-entered the billionaires club following promising cancer vaccine trials that sent the company’s stock soaring. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Out-of-state money poured into Florida during and after the pandemic, sending the cost of things like housing, childcare and food soaring. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 After the company went public in 2021, sending its value soaring, Wolfe Herd briefly joined the small club of female billionaire founders, according to Forbes. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soaring

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soaring was in the 15th century

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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soaring. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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