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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Elon Musk and SpaceX say demand for AI computing is surging and that so are prices per watt.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Daiwa’s industry checks indicate that demand for networking products is surging across the testing supply chain, mainly fueled by the acceleration of 1.6-terabit networking adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
In the same month, surging oil prices and expectations of possible interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve pushed the 30-year mortgage beyond 7%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Andrew Robertson: Some trademark surging runs and always willing to join the attack but picked up an injury.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Let’s head for that phone box,” she said, pointing to a tall, red phone booth across the platform, just visible through the surging crowd.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
