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spikes

VERB

pierce

Synonyms

STRONG

fasten impale lance nail pin prick skewer spear spit stick transfix

WEAK

make fast

Antonyms

STRONG

detach loosen release unfasten

Example Sentences

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Inspections of all 18 obstetric units across Scotland were ordered in 2021, following an independent review into a number of spikes in neonatal deaths.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

HEFEI, China—In a giant testing lab filled with huge spikes, Volkswagen VOW3 -1.37%decrease; red down pointing triangle is putting one of the new cars it has designed especially for China through its paces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A "few notable high temperature spikes" are also possible according to MeteoGroup.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It adds barrels to a tight prompt-month market, helps smooth out price spikes and “it buys time,” Liu said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Lena says, running her fingers over her spikes.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina