surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
Example Sentences
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Brasher and Cruz took a commanding 4-1 lead to start the first set, the first of back-and-forth surges by both sides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Previous migrant surges have occurred during tensions between Spain and Morocco, including in 2021 which led more than 10,000 migrants to enter Ceuta in just two days.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
The modified Army contract for more Patriot missiles also comes as demand surges for the defensive weapon used heavily during the Iran war and in Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
These recent surges may in turn reflect the growing popularity of birdwatching among young people, with reports Gen Z birders have flocked to nature reserves.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
But even as Bushra speaks, dark anger surges into Safaa’s face.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
