- present tense form of spike (3rd person singular).
spikes
Example Sentences
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Spikes in oil prices and private credit concerns pose risks, but managed futures strategies could return 9.1% if the S&P 500 falls.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The current media ecosystem has primed users to feed off rapid, often unverified information, said Michael Spikes, a journalism professor at Northwestern University.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2024
The moviegoing subscription service, which Spikes launched alongside fellow entrepreneur Hamet Watt, allowed people to attend as many movies as they wanted per month for just under $10.
From Salon • May 31, 2024
Spikes attributed to social media have occurred in other West African nations, whose people have historically turned first to Europe to flee.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024
Spikes run down its back like a mane, and I grab hold of one.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
