surged; surging
1
: to rise and fall actively : toss
a ship surging in heavy seas
2
: to rise and move in waves or billows : swell
the sea was surging
3
: to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts
—used especially of a rope
4
: to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value
the stock market surged to a record high
5
: to move with a surge or in surges
felt the blood surging into his face—
Harry Hervey
Harry Herveyshe surged past the other runners
: to let go or slacken gradually
surge a rope
1
: a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves
a surge of interest
2
a
: a large wave or billow : swell
b(1)
: a series of such swells or billows
(2)
: the resulting elevation of water level
3
a
: a movement (such as a slipping or slackening) of a rope or cable
b
: a sudden jerk or strain caused by such a movement
4
: a transient sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit
Synonyms
Examples of surge in a Sentence
Verb
We all surged toward the door.
She surged past the other runners.
Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.
Housing prices have surged in recent months.
Interest in the sport has been surging.
Noun
The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity.
a surge of support for the candidate
There was a sudden surge toward the door.
There has been a surge of immigrants into the city.
Recent Examples on the WebJaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, prices for gold—traditionally seen as another safe-haven asset—surged to a fresh record high above $2,400 an ounce before later reversing those gains late Friday.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Leverkusen will, this weekend, surge over the line and end a run of Bayern championships that stretches back more than a decade.
—Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Christian’s performance is one reason USD (21-10, 7-2) has surged in recent weeks.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Or heroes? Recommended Overall asylum claims from Russian citizens have surged since the full-scale invasion, but few are winning protection.
—Erika Kinetz, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
With Ticketmaster selling out quickly, resale ticket prices are likely to surge across the U.S. for future shows.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri and, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
They’re still not assured of avoiding the play-in basement, as surging Golden State would tie them with wins against Portland, New Orleans and Utah.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The company’s shares surged by as much as 16% in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, the first day of trading since the EV’s launch.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 2 Apr. 2024
David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
More collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded PSA says it's seen a surge of interest in collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded.
—Caitlin Clark, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The influx of immigrants has caused problems in many places as the surge in population overwhelms local support systems and leads to competition for a limited supply of housing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Still, with the current fuel surge prices, there's no telling how much a ride will cost you.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
However, while historians have long studied this surge, the sudden prevalence of silver in medieval Europe has never been explained.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
And the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at Maier Festival Park has seen a surge of shows, too, following a $51.3 million renovation, reaching its highest volume since 2004.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
For urban centers that have experienced a surge of immigrants, the costs are staggering.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
As usual with surge pricing, its variable — and highly unpopular with customers.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
However, the Royals surged ahead in the fourth inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, prices for gold—traditionally seen as another safe-haven asset—surged to a fresh record high above $2,400 an ounce before later reversing those gains late Friday.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Leverkusen will, this weekend, surge over the line and end a run of Bayern championships that stretches back more than a decade.
—Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Christian’s performance is one reason USD (21-10, 7-2) has surged in recent weeks.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Or heroes? Recommended Overall asylum claims from Russian citizens have surged since the full-scale invasion, but few are winning protection.
—Erika Kinetz, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
With Ticketmaster selling out quickly, resale ticket prices are likely to surge across the U.S. for future shows.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri and, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
They’re still not assured of avoiding the play-in basement, as surging Golden State would tie them with wins against Portland, New Orleans and Utah.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The company’s shares surged by as much as 16% in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, the first day of trading since the EV’s launch.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
This time around, it’s also set to trigger multibillion-dollar declines in revenue for the very companies that ensure the digital currency’s smooth functioning, right on the heels of a surge in their biggest costs.
—David Pan, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
More collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded PSA says it's seen a surge of interest in collectors getting their Caitlin Clark cards graded.
—Caitlin Clark, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The influx of immigrants has caused problems in many places as the surge in population overwhelms local support systems and leads to competition for a limited supply of housing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Still, with the current fuel surge prices, there's no telling how much a ride will cost you.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
However, while historians have long studied this surge, the sudden prevalence of silver in medieval Europe has never been explained.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
And the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at Maier Festival Park has seen a surge of shows, too, following a $51.3 million renovation, reaching its highest volume since 2004.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
For urban centers that have experienced a surge of immigrants, the costs are staggering.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
As usual with surge pricing, its variable — and highly unpopular with customers.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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