spiked
Example Sentences
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Premium sports franchises have spiked in value so rapidly that sticker shock is nil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Bitcoin spiked over $79,000 overnight, and was recently up 5.8% to $76,865.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Social media accounts spiked, shirts sold out, match tickets went for stupid money.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Then, on the third day after his headache started, he became nauseated, spiked a fever, and began to vomit.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
