spike 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spikenext
1
as in dart

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2
as in jump

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spike

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verb

1
as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

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2
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes

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Recent Examples of spike
Noun
The recent spike in complaints about GPT-4o's behavior appears to be a direct manifestation of this phenomenon. — ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025 Listen to this Article Schools and parents are anxiously awaiting the impacts of President Trump’s tariff war, fearing the worst for a spike in the cost of food and school supplies. — Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
The number of such encounters spiked the following year. — CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025 With the Eaton and Palisades fires displacing thousands, demand spiked across already tight rental markets, especially for high-end properties. — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
  1. dart
  2. jump
  3. stab
  4. stimulate
  5. spear
  6. upturn
  7. pierce
  8. stir
Noun
  • The new Concord location will feature a variety of attractions, including darts, pool tables, pinball, Buck Hunter and arcade games A specific opening date has not yet been set.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The firms with the best people tend to attract a high volume of applicants—and the general quality of the applicant pool is so high that throwing a dart at the list of potential employees will likely land you a great hire.
    — Verne Harnish, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of dart
Noun
  • Fatu is poised to dominate the upper midcard for the foreseeable future, pass the torch when the time comes and then make the jump to the main event once and for all.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The average wedding cost $33,000 in 2024, an 18% jump from 2019, according to a report from The Knot and reported by Bloomberg.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of jump
Verb
  • The passenger who shot him was stabbed in the back and lungs and remains in critical condition, according to CBS News.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Police in Frisco on Thursday night responded to a gunshot call at a house where relatives of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a track meet live.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of stab
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  • Greece started its golden visa program in 2013 to stabilize housing prices and stimulate growth in a country facing a recession, skyrocketing unemployment, and austerity measures imposed by international lenders.
    — Meehika Barua, HubSpot, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of stimulate
Noun
  • That means fresh and tender asparagus spears, crunchy snap pea pods, and spicy radishes are in season.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Some of the obsidian artifacts, including arrowheads and spear tips, traveled nearly 750 miles from their source, according to Allan.
    — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of spear
Noun
  • This has all had a direct correlation with upturns in TV advertising, says Brunton, whose company makes the likes of Top Chef.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
  • An upturn in the weekly stochastics back above 20% would provide evidence to this end.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of upturn
Verb
  • To get an empty eggshell, pierce small holes on either end of a fresh, raw egg with a needle and gently blow the contents out into a bowl.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Wolf, Puss in Boots’s big villain, had piercing red eyes; Sinners’s villain Remmick (Jack O’Connell) has piercing red eyes.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of pierce
Verb
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    — Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of stir

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