surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
Example Sentences
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Celestica surges after the AI boom boosts the electronic maker’s results, while Whirlpool plunges following a full-year guidance cut.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Electrical surges caused equipment failures, sent sparks flying from wires, shocked operators, and even started fires.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
It’s unclear what caused the crack, but a Laguna Beach spokesperson said in an email that the recent storm surges could have eroded the base of the slope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
"If you are near the coast, being able to move to higher ground," is also essential in the event of storm surges.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The concrete is mottled salt-and-pepper, stained from the sediment of old storm surges, but Santiago Creek hasn’t had running water for a few years now.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
