soaring

American  

[sawr-ing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr ɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

noun

1. the sport of flying a sailplane.

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Other Word Forms

• unsoaring adjective

Etymology

Origin of soaring

First recorded in 1895–90; soar + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

No parent with a child in college will be surprised to learn that higher education costs are soaring, as well.

From Barron's

The latter reflects shifting global supply chains but also soaring AI-related demand from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.

From Los Angeles Times

The other big contributor to the economy last year was soaring business investment in artificial intelligence — to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars.

From MarketWatch

The other bone of contention, India’s soaring purchases of discounted Russian oil, may resolve itself organically, says Amitendu Palit, senior research fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies in Singapore.

From Barron's

Related Words

• climbing
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