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 powder keg situation in the town is stoked primarily by the upsurge in Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by a white Minneapolis cop.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The brief upsurge for markets in response to potential tariff negotiations, however, indicated eagerness among investors for a thaw in global trade tensions, Feinseth added.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
Today, the country is experiencing a nationalistic upsurge that marks the India of Modi.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023
At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The brief upsurge for markets in response to potential tariff negotiations, however, indicated eagerness among investors for a thaw in global trade tensions, Feinseth added.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
Today, the country is experiencing a nationalistic upsurge that marks the India of Modi.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023
At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsurge
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Concerns among Democrats may have been expected in California, given the state’s liberal tilt and the widespread and relentless government upheaval since President Trump took office in January.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Despite the chaos, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure experienced extraordinary growth before and after the pandemic closure and boardroom upheaval.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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As much as the world is spiraling with disinformation, chaos, and control tactics, there is also a counter-energy rising — a movement toward slowness, integrity, pleasure, and repair.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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According to the archaeologist, the Octagon served as a sort of celestial calendar, marking the northernmost limits of the rising of the moon during an 18.6-year cycle.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Grok, the second-fastest-growing chatbot, has seen an explosive rise, while Perplexity and Claude are growing steadily.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The same advantages underwrote the rise of the biggest dinosaurs as well as more recent giants like the sloths and mastodons.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Recent upswing included an 11-game road win streak.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Prior to the start of the club’s recent upswing on June 7 Red Sox starters ranked 25th in MLB with a 4.53 ERA.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Ultimately, Emery was convinced by Villa’s analysis, who explained that Duran had experienced a newfound upturn in form towards the end of the MLS season with Chicago Fire.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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If the engines hold up for the rest of the season, Mercedes could be set for a dramatic upturn in form.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Others, like using disposable under-eye hydration patches, give me a mental boost but don't really help me physically.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Another thrust to the brain will dispatch it quickly.—
Mike Raabe,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
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The New Shepard capsule's stubby single-stage booster roared to life just after 9:38 a.m. EDT, throttled up to full thrust and smoothly climbed away from Blue Origin's launch site near Van Horn, Texas.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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“Upsurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurge. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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