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  • present participle of soar.
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soaring

American  
[sawr-ing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr ɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

noun

  1. the sport of flying a sailplane.


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Etymology

Origin of soaring

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

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But now it has proved so popular that cinemas have added screenings of the film in response to the soaring demand.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Companies last year bought more than 36,700 robots, the highest number of orders since 2022, when businesses were rushing to outfit their warehouses with technology to meet soaring e-commerce demand during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The heat is threatening harvests across the Continent, raising the spectre of soaring food prices.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

“Inspired by Balinese architecture and thoughtfully reimagined through a distinctly Californian lens, the residence celebrates natural materials, soaring timber ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and raw, textured stone,” the listing description notes.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

She wound up her arm and threw the lighter, sending it soaring over the lion’s head and into the shadows beyond them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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