surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
surging
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present participleof surge.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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"With the cost of a barrel of oil having averaged $96 for the last week, wholesale prices are surging and that's already feeding through to prices at the forecourt."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
GE Aerospace on Tuesday said the acquisition will help the Evendale, Ohio, company meet surging demand across its commercial engines, aftermarket and defense markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Japanese unit has enjoyed a much-needed rally over the past week amid expectations the central bank will speed up its pace of monetary tightening in the face of surging inflation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
China’s foreign-exchange reserves edged higher in August against the backdrop of a weaker dollar and a surging trade surplus, renewing concerns about the yuan’s appreciation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
We must have been out on the open sea now, the surging sea.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
