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upsurge

1 of 1noun
/ˈʌpsɝdʒ/
Forms:upsurges
1

an abrupt increase in strength, number, etc.

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  • There was an unexpected upsurge in stock prices following the positive earnings report.
  • The city has seen an upsurge in tourism after the new amusement park opened.
  • The health department is concerned about the recent upsurge in flu cases this season.
  • Environmental activists have noticed an upsurge in public interest regarding climate change.
  • The community experienced an upsurge in volunteer participation for local charity events.
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2

a sudden, powerful, and forceful movement or flow of something

  • An upsurge of water swept through the river valley after heavy rain.
  • The protesters were met with an upsurge of resistance from authorities.
  • The hurricane brought an upsurge of waves crashing onto the shore.
  • Heavy rainfall caused an upsurge in the river's current.
  • A sudden upsurge in the tide flooded the coastal streets.
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