surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
are surging
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present progressiveof surge.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"With the cost of a barrel of oil having averaged $96 for the last week, wholesale prices are surging and that's already feeding through to prices at the forecourt."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Sales of alcohol alternatives are surging, as consumers and industry officials seek more transparency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The arachnid hormones in his body are surging, causing his pupils to turn black and his temper to explode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Shares of Sunrun, the home solar-panel and battery-storage provider, are surging as investors consider the company’s ability to play a more substantial role in the expensive artificial-intelligence buildout.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The animals are surging straight toward the house, with their heads down like bulls.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
