soar
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SOAR
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to increase very quickly in amount or price
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The temperature soared to 100 degrees.
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Stock prices are beginning to soar.
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The oil shortage sent prices soaring.
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Interest rates have soared (up) to new heights.
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a
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to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents
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The eagle soared above us.
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A hang glider soared in the air.
b
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to rise quickly upward to a great height
— often used figuratively
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The rocket soared into the sky.
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The ball soared out of the stadium.
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The song is soaring in popularity. = The popularity of the song is soaring.
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Her spirits soared [=she became very happy and excited] when she heard the news.
3
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to reach or rise to a great height
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The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.
— soaring
adjective, always used before a noun-
a soaring divorce rate
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a soaring eagle
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soaring skyscrapers
