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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Taxi driver Mohammed Kanaan drives his shiny new electric car around Damascus's rundown streets, hoping for higher profits as spiking petrol prices made his old car too expensive to run.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
When asked who they blame for spiking costs, the answer was swift.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
DWP says its recent high bills are driven by spiking power use during the record-breaking summer heat, especially for air conditioning, not by rate increases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
This week: The bond market continues to churn with yields spiking globally.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026
His landing sent pain spiking up through his boots, all the way to his knees, while his bag stopped its fall right on his head.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
