Meaning & use
Surging
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Moving or increasing suddenly and powerfully, like a large wave.
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Crowds came surging through the gates as soon as they opened.
Stock prices were surging after the company's earnings report beat expectations.
A note on using this word
Originally used for the rise and fall of waves, the word is now common in economic and emotional contexts too, as in 'surging demand' or 'surging anger.'
Words with a similar meaning
swellingrising
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Words with an opposite meaning
ebbingreceding
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