surged

verb

past tense of surge
1
as in erupted

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2
as in skyrocketed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surged
  1. erupted
  2. skyrocketed
  3. poured
  4. jumped
  5. gushed
  6. increased
  7. spurted
  8. rocketed
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  • There was a pause, as a room full of songwriters — the event was specifically for the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing — erupted into laughter.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The move further escalates a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor that erupted after negotiations between the two countries collapsed over the weekend.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of erupted
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  • What started as a 10% minimum duty on Chinese goods skyrocketed to well over 100%.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Average player salaries reached $130,000 after negotiations for a new CBA in 2020, then skyrocketed as the number exceeded $583,000 after the historic 2026 deal.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of skyrocketed
Verb
  • Ever since Freestyle began popping up in restaurants and movie theaters, the dispensers have poured more than 67 billion 8-ounce servings of beverages; Coke has been able to track them all, thanks to the equipment’s real-time data collection.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Tributes poured in for Wright over the weekend, highlighting his masterful performances playing often wounded, complex characters.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of poured
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  • Cox Automotive reported subcompact SUV sales jumped more than 23% year over year in June, while small and midsize pickup sales rose about 12%.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest thing is that despite not having major playing time like some of the linebackers who came before him, Pierce has jumped into that vocal leadership role.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Two days after Bieniemy’s return, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gushed over his offensive coordinator while speaking with the media.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, Mark has gushed about being a dad, and even bringing his kids along to major sets and events.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gushed
Verb
  • The entry of streaming services such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix have only increased the rights fees.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Russell won Saturday's sprint at Zandvoort but Antonelli still increased his standings lead to 53 points despite placing fourth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of spurted
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  • Jensen Huang, whose wealth has rocketed courtesy of his chipmaking company Nvidia, has been joined in billionaire rankings by members of his leadership team.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • His seminal memoir, Kitchen Confidential, which rocketed him to fame at 44, is, by his own admission, peppered with myth and hyperbole.
    — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rocketed
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