- present tense form of spike (3rd person singular).
spikes
Example Sentences
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The hormone spikes came from the adrenal glands and were especially pronounced in patients whose primary aldosteronism was caused by a problem affecting only one adrenal gland rather than both.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Public health officials across Los Angeles County also urge people to avoid swimming in the ocean through Wednesday because of potential bacteria spikes from rain Sunday and Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the US 30-year mortgage rates have risen to a one-year high of almost 6.7% following spikes in bond markets.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Because it never matures as a single unit, rate spikes can lead to prolonged paper losses, or realized losses if you sell during a down cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
My Noise spikes real loud before I can quiet it but again Wilf don’t seem to notice.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
