spike
noun
a naillike fastener, 3 to 12 inches (7.6 to 30.5 centimeters) long and proportionately thicker than a common nail, for fastening together heavy timbers or railroad track.
spiking
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present participleof spike.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And they forecast that this year’s event could be the strongest on record, spiking sea temperatures far above normal.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
Despite higher bond yields and spiking energy prices, there’s still a case for keeping your equities, according to Barclays.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
That’s just one of countless reasons why energy prices are predicted to keep spiking.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Disrupting the flow of oil out the waterway would cripple Saudi oil exports already bottled up in Hormuz, and risk spiking global oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Finally, the camera turned toward the end zone to catch Antoine spiking the ball.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
