surged; surging
1
: to rise and fall actively : toss
a ship surging in heavy seas
2
: to rise and move in waves or billows : swell
the sea was surging
3
: to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts
—used especially of a rope
4
: to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value
the stock market surged to a record high
5
: to move with a surge or in surges
felt the blood surging into his face—
Harry Hervey
Harry Herveyshe surged past the other runners
: to let go or slacken gradually
surge a rope
1
: a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves
a surge of interest
2
a
: a large wave or billow : swell
b(1)
: a series of such swells or billows
(2)
: the resulting elevation of water level
3
a
: a movement (such as a slipping or slackening) of a rope or cable
b
: a sudden jerk or strain caused by such a movement
4
: a transient sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit
Synonyms
Examples of surge in a Sentence
Verb
We all surged toward the door.
She surged past the other runners.
Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.
Housing prices have surged in recent months.
Interest in the sport has been surging.
Noun
The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity.
a surge of support for the candidate
There was a sudden surge toward the door.
There has been a surge of immigrants into the city.
Recent Examples on the WebRobert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
In China, starting from a much lower baseline, the surging growth in cold storage is absolutely immense.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
The surge in inflation in recent years resulted in some of the largest annual adjustments since the early 1980s.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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Verb
The Murdoch family feud taking place in an obscure Nevada court highlights the state’s surging popularity as a global center of family trusts and a friendly home to the world’s biggest fortunes.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
In China, starting from a much lower baseline, the surging growth in cold storage is absolutely immense.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Noun
The market reaction drove the stock up 25%– the greatest surge in value in the company’s history.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
The surge in inflation in recent years resulted in some of the largest annual adjustments since the early 1980s.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Surge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surge. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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