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 WebTim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
All told, the number of luxury homes on the market jumped 12.6% in the first quarter compared to a year earlier, while new listings surged nearly 19%, Redfin said.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
For example, the number of homes for sale in Cape Coral and North Port surged about 50% year over year in March, according to Redfin.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Indians are currently the third-largest group of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., their numbers having surged faster than those from any other country.
—Debasish Roy Chowdhury, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
America’s Dangerous Trucks (PBS) Deadly traffic accidents involving large trucks have surged over the past decade.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
In the state’s capital, fatal overdoses surged 30% last year compared to 2022.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
Imports surged from 7 billion euros in 2021 to 13 billion euros the following year, causing gluts and undercutting farmers, particularly in Poland.
—Raf Casert, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Earnings growth has surged since the pandemic because of severe labor shortages that have eased in recent months.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Sophia Panych, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
In their statement, the world leaders emphasized that the deal would bring an immediate and prolonged cease-fire in Gaza that would facilitate a surge of additional humanitarian assistance to be delivered throughout Gaza.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
California saw a surge in abortions after the Supreme Court reversed Roe, and now clinics are bracing for more after the latest Arizona ruling.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Residents in these communities are at risk of losing their homeland and parts of their heritage because of more frequent storm surges, rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change.
—Brie Jackson, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
The result is a provocative, at times shocking and unsettling, overview of a surge of startup businesses that use to technology to unite the living with their deceased love ones.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Officials noted some promising signs on the subway system, where about 1,000 police officers recently began patrolling and 1,000 members of the National Guard and the State Police were deployed after a surge in crime.
—Chelsia Rose Marcius, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
That's sparked some speculation that the halving could cause a surge in demand and push up the price of bitcoin, which has already risen almost 50% since year start.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Verb
Today, utilization rates for public chargers are surging, and so is revenue.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
All told, the number of luxury homes on the market jumped 12.6% in the first quarter compared to a year earlier, while new listings surged nearly 19%, Redfin said.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
For example, the number of homes for sale in Cape Coral and North Port surged about 50% year over year in March, according to Redfin.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Indians are currently the third-largest group of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., their numbers having surged faster than those from any other country.
—Debasish Roy Chowdhury, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
America’s Dangerous Trucks (PBS) Deadly traffic accidents involving large trucks have surged over the past decade.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
In the state’s capital, fatal overdoses surged 30% last year compared to 2022.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
Imports surged from 7 billion euros in 2021 to 13 billion euros the following year, causing gluts and undercutting farmers, particularly in Poland.
—Raf Casert, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Earnings growth has surged since the pandemic because of severe labor shortages that have eased in recent months.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
Those who prefer a more minimal aesthetic will be happy to hear this summer sees a surge in clean, simple nail art looks, too.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
In their statement, the world leaders emphasized that the deal would bring an immediate and prolonged cease-fire in Gaza that would facilitate a surge of additional humanitarian assistance to be delivered throughout Gaza.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
California saw a surge in abortions after the Supreme Court reversed Roe, and now clinics are bracing for more after the latest Arizona ruling.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Residents in these communities are at risk of losing their homeland and parts of their heritage because of more frequent storm surges, rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change.
—Brie Jackson, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
The result is a provocative, at times shocking and unsettling, overview of a surge of startup businesses that use to technology to unite the living with their deceased love ones.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Officials noted some promising signs on the subway system, where about 1,000 police officers recently began patrolling and 1,000 members of the National Guard and the State Police were deployed after a surge in crime.
—Chelsia Rose Marcius, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
That's sparked some speculation that the halving could cause a surge in demand and push up the price of bitcoin, which has already risen almost 50% since year start.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
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