surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
is surging
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present progressiveof surge (3rd person singular).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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However, “demand for GPU time is surging to record levels,” McPeake said in a Thursday note to clients, referring to the process by which neocloud customers rent computing power for certain amounts of time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
A groundswell of urgency over artificial intelligence is surging in Congress amid growing fears that the technology could destroy civilization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The gaming universe of Warhammer 40,000 is surging in popularity to the point where it’s attracted the devotion of celebrities like Henry Cavill.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
A handful of other states also have rules on baby names, but Tajikistan, where the population is surging, goes further than most.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Realize that life is surging all around you.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
