surge
143
4.2
- noun
- /sɜrdʒ/
:
oleada
- I'd give a bundle to feel that old surge again, to trust someone again.
- storm surge
- surge of water
- sudden surge
Things like sea level rise and storm surge can disrupt shipping.
- Things like sea level rise and storm surge can disrupt shipping.
- There is this border surge in the Senate bill that has just passed.
- When we restore coastal wetlands, which protect us from storm surge and also filter water, they store carbon.
- Well, it hits the coast perpendicular and it causes a greater storm surge.
- I go, sweetheart, I go even the the surges, they cold water, cold.
Examples
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"Jesus Christ," said Brian Kearney, watching the crowd all of a sudden surge toward the bridge again.
Fiction book (1995) -
When we restore coastal wetlands, which protect us from storm surge and also filter water, they store carbon.
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As soon as I started doing everything that I loved, there was a surge of power, a surge of confidence.
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The result was a sudden surge of response in the mass media.
Academic text (1995) -
The old man was surprised at the surge of relief he felt.
Fiction book (1992) -
Early 1998 saw the first surge of water from the Old River intake into the reservoir.
Academic text (1998) -
Also, intensive care units in Spain and Italy are struggling with a new surge of COVID cases.
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Her heart isn't in the game, and she loses despite a last-minute surge in the evening's sculling.
Fiction book (1995) -
The water was oily and black and rolled in slow, oily surges into the shore, making no sound.
Fiction book (1993) -
The hurricane caused a dramatic surge of water that flooded the coastal streets.
Synonyms
518
1.8
A sudden strong movement or flow caused by urgency and excitement
336
3.8
A period when something increases suddenly and affects many people, for example very hot weather
107
1.0
A jump through the air or a sudden strong feeling
83
3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
80
4.2
A short time of excitement and activity
75
2.4
A very large number of things that arrive suddenly
73
3.3
A sudden rise by a large amount
64
3.8
A sudden hard movement that shocks or surprises you
44
3.0
A sudden strong burst of emotion or noise
37
3.3
A sudden strong movement of air that pushes things
36
6.5
A sudden, strong public reaction of anger or criticism
35
6.8
A large fast stream of questions, messages or criticism sent to someone
33
4.0
A sudden strong wave of air and energy that moves away from an explosion or impact
30
7.6
A sudden violent attack, often by soldiers or severe weather
9
5.0
A sudden strong increase in activity or interest
4
3.6
A sudden very strong emotion or reaction that affects many people
4
3.6
A short busy time when many people do things quickly
1
4.1
A sudden loud burst of noise such as applause
1
7.9
A sudden large flow of water after heavy rain
1
5.7
A sudden strong flash of flames or energy that happens quickly
A sudden strong movement or increase
A sudden powerful rush of dust and pieces of a building after it collapses
A sudden upward movement of water or gas from underground
A sudden large wave of comments from many people that follows an event
A sudden large number of people protesting at the same time
Compounds
- Specialized
2
3.2
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden voltage spikes
- Specialized
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Surge comes from the old Latin verb surgere, which means 'to rise'. Picture a wall of water suddenly rising and pushing forward — that strong forward movement is a surge.