surge
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surging
Britannica Dictionary definition of SURGE
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1
always followed by an adverb or preposition
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to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction
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We all surged toward the door.
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She surged past the other runners.
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Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.
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She has been surging in the polls. [=she is quickly becoming more popular as a candidate]
2
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to suddenly increase to an unusually high level
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Housing prices have surged in recent months.
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Interest in the sport has been surging.
— surging
adjective-
surging oil costs
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surging demand/growth
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the country's surging population
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a surging interest in the sport
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surge
/ˈsɚʤ/
noun
plural
surges
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surge
/ˈsɚʤ/
noun
plural
surges
Britannica Dictionary definition of SURGE
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1
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a sudden, large increase
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see also upsurge
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The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity.
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a surge of support for the candidate
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a surge of excitement
2
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a sudden movement of many people
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There was a sudden surge toward the door.
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There has been a surge of immigrants into the city.
3
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a large wave of water
4
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a sudden increase in the amount of electricity that is flowing through an electrical circuit
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an electrical/power surge
