as in ascendant
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as in gliding
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1
as in rising
to move or extend upward
the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris
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as in flying
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
bats soaring and swooping through the night air
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as in increasing
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage
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Recent Examples of soaring
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
With hard-currency reserves depleted and inflation soaring, Iranians took to the streets en-masse, chanting for the regime’s downfall.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The war with Iran is sending energy prices soaring, raising concerns about inflation and complicating the outlook for central banks across the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The rush in demand is sending prices for private jets and SUVs soaring, these people said.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
With hard-currency reserves depleted and inflation soaring, Iranians took to the streets en-masse, chanting for the regime’s downfall.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Iran war, which is in its third week, have sent energy prices soaring and is fueling global inflation worries.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The war with Iran is sending energy prices soaring, raising concerns about inflation and complicating the outlook for central banks across the globe.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaring
Adjective
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Across Guatemala City, hundreds of buildings are going up this way, housing a newly ascendant Guatemalan middle class.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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For now, Netflix and the other streamers are clearly ascendant—and continuing to pay professionals to make films and TV shows around the world—but the picture could change dramatically, and soon.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perfect for children’s bedrooms and play spaces, these favorably reviewed linen-blend curtains feature grommets for effortless gliding and breezy stripes in 27 colors that are equally kid- and grownup-friendly.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The team showed that this gliding persists down to –15 degree Celsius, setting a new benchmark for cellular motility in complex, nucleus-bearing organisms.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a hot start to the weekend, temperatures are expected to continue rising in North Texas, bringing a little bit of summer into spring.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The world’s happiest countries for 2026, what travelers can expect in terms of rising air fares, plus United Airlines cracks down on noisy passengers.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Rumors started flying after the two were spotted holding hands at the premiere of the show in New York City.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet an increasing number of endurance athletes are taking on these longer ultramarathons.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2020
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An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively. 14.—
Kevin Hanson,
SI.com,
2 Aug. 2019
Noun
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At a time of ballooning deficits, that shouldn’t be dismissed.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Consumer protection advocates say the ballooning cost of living and weakening federal oversight are main causes.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nighttime temperatures are forecast to bottom out near 67 degrees with wind gusts climbing as high as 20 mph.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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This will set the stage for a pretty nice weekend with highs climbing into the 60s again on Saturday.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaring. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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