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noun

Definition of surgenext
as in wave
a moving ridge on the surface of water a huge surge nearly capsized the boat and drenched the hapless fishermen

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verb

1
as in to spurt

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2
as in to increase

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Recent Examples of surge
Noun
At landfall, there will be a storm surge up to 7 feet with waves up to 25 feet, winds up to 75 mph, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 On Dauphin Island, a 15-mile barrier island off the Alabama coast, officials encouraged voluntary evacuations, particularly on its popular western section, which is vulnerable to storm surge. — R.j. Rico, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Gold and silver have started to surge again in August, though, as gold recorded its best week in seven months earlier this month. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Given his natural dribbling ability and powerful strike on goal, meaningful attacking contributions should soon begin to surge. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surge
  1. wave
  2. spurt
  3. increase
  4. swell
  5. stream
  6. rise
  7. gush
  8. jump
Noun
  • The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Seeing the president flash on the scoreboard, or wave to the crowd from a private box, probably won’t win him votes from the crowd, either, Mowery said.
    — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of wave
Verb
  • However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of spurt
Verb
  • Contributions would increase depending on family size, with a family of four expected to pay $500,000, officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Europe in particular appears vulnerable to increasing borrowing costs, with inflation in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all exceeding analysts’ expectations.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • Already, waves are approaching a seaside rail line and oceanfront homes were damaged during swells last month tied to Hurricane Marie.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a swell from Hurricane Rachel is expected to bring elevated surf of 5 to 6 feet to area beaches on Tuesday through Thursday, according to the weather service forecast.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of swell
Verb
  • Read on about Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder’s experience on Prime Video’s Carrie, now available to stream.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Starting next year, the Emmy Awards will stream on Amazon Prime Video under a six-year exclusive deal announced yesterday.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • Inflation in India has been rising for 10 straight months, while economic growth has remained strong despite external challenges.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Regulatory concerns began to rise, with growing uncertainty that Netflix would be able to close its deal in short order.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • Nearby, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge provides a stunning viewing platform of a gushing waterfall below.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, RadarOnline recently reported that the Friends actress allegedly threw a dig at Pitt while gushing about her new boyfriend, Jim Curtis.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • Barkley delivered a nasty spin move that left him slightly sideways, forcing him to jump and then leapfrog backward.
    — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Shares of Palantir have jumped nearly 47% over the past three months.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of jump

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