SHOT (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

shot (up)

verb

Definition of shot (up)

past tense of shoot (up)

as in soared

to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices shot up seemingly overnight

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Despite worries about war, high inflation and pressure from the bond market, the index at the heart of many 401(k) accounts has soared 23% since hitting a bottom in late March.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
With hours left in the sale, bidding has soared to close to double the open-top speed machine’s $237,695 starting price.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of soared

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While the space is only 10 percent bigger, the redesign has increased the number of fitting stations from four to six, allowing more customers to be serviced at the same time.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Attacks on ships transiting the strait have increased since Iran's proposal was rejected.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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