spikes
- present tense form of spike (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The bad news is I've simply run out of time to get myself, and my toe, back into spikes.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Based on previous price spikes during the early stages of the conflict, they say pressure to de-escalate would rise significantly if Brent approaches $120 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
New Yorkers were warned by state authorities that they "may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Seemingly small increases in average temperatures can increase the likelihood of spikes in extreme temperatures.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The company was pulling up the train track, and the work crews were out, teams pulling the spikes out of the ties and hauling off the rails.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
