surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
have been surging
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present perfect progressiveof surge.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Markets have been surging to new highs this year, propelled by a boom in artificial intelligence tech shares, which some analysts have cautioned is a bubble waiting to burst.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Yet for reasons that remain a mystery, its Nasdaq-listed shares have been surging again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Whooping cough cases have been surging across the country over the last few months, according to preliminary data from the U.S.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2024
Ten-year Treasury yields , which have been surging, fell more than 13 basis points to 4.6% at the open in Tokyo as bond prices rallied after Monday's holiday.
From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2023
The Vikings have been surging behind the scoring of 6-6 Mikah Ballew and the rebounding of 6-10 Bryce Bedgood, son of head coach Bill Bedgood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
