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present participle of soar.

Synonyms

soaring

American

[sawr-ing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr ɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

noun

the sport of flying a sailplane.

Other Word Forms

unsoaring

adjective

Etymology

Origin of soaring

First recorded in 1895–90; soar + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Soaring electricity demand has revealed the limitations of the power grid and its supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Soaring memory costs are driving up prices of smartphones, PCs, and other goods—even Apple is feeling the pinch.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Soaring tech stocks are adding fuel, leaving investors feeling flush and spending freely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Soaring oil and gas prices have upended many household budgets in recent months.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Soaring, tipping, circling at the top of the thermal was Drum.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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