surge
noun
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.
were surging
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past progressiveof surge.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Crude prices were surging on Monday amid no signs that the Iran conflict was de-escalating and as some major oil producers were reportedly forced to cut production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Netflix shares were surging 10.6% in recent midday trading toward their highest closing price this year.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices were surging Tuesday morning after the chip maker struck a new deal that helps validate the company’s position as a key artificial-intelligence player.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
At the least, that could give customers additional leverage in contract renewal negotiations—especially since many software providers just closed their fiscal years in January when AI-disruption fears were surging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
He felt suddenly wonderful, as if all the energies of the world were surging through him, as if he knew precisely what he was made of.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
