as in upheaval
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Recent Examples of upsurge
The move marked the latest in an upsurge of recession fears on Wall Street in recent weeks.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
The administration is also pushing to expedite the deployment of the Kenyan force — a mission first proposed by Washington over 16 months ago that finally appeared on track in recent weeks, before the upsurge in violence began.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales, and more.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured in part through 1960s-era civil rights protests.
—Linn Washington, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
The administration is also pushing to expedite the deployment of the Kenyan force — a mission first proposed by Washington over 16 months ago that finally appeared on track in recent weeks, before the upsurge in violence began.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales, and more.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
Noun
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Anti-immigration politics threw the Dutch and German governments into upheaval amid growing nationalist sentiment in Europe.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
3 June 2025
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Automakers brace for policy upheaval Automakers knew that Trump's election would bring huge changes to EV policy.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Like guttering candles, the rebellion spent itself in uncoordinated risings at different times in different parts of the country.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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These things come in waves and the East has many young rising starts while the West has some dominating players near retirement.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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One of the clearest indicators of this shift is the growing rise and relevance of nontraditional finance.—
Liquidia,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The findings show that, between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among older adults in the U.S. saw a significant rise, with some groups showing especially sharp increases.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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At the same time, credit card debt—along with interest rates, which have climbed to over 22 percent—is on an upswing.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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Observing National Teacher Appreciation Week America’s K-12 teachers have experienced a notable upswing in morale but have serious concerns about K-12 schools.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Preceding the upturn, the ratio saw a significant downdraft in Q1 that resulted in a breakdown, indicating a bearish shift in XLK’s relative strength trend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Still, breaking a 21-game duck did not result in an upturn in form.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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But the thrust is also Hampton and Harrison’s battle.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Super Heavy is the largest piece of the Starship launch system and consists of a 232-foot (71-meter) steel cylinder, fuel tanks, and all 33 rocket engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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