- present tense form of spike (3rd person singular).
spikes
Example Sentences
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Spikes in black fly activity are often caused by scheduled water releases from upstream dams, which are necessary for the region’s water management but also create ideal breeding conditions for the pests.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Spikes in oil prices External link and cracks in the market for private credit could mean investors in these strategies are at risk should the S&P 500 continue to fall.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Spikes and demand can exacerbate problems in supply chains that are already under strain.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025
He ranks among the top candidates to win the Golden Spikes Award as the nation’s top player and to be the top pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft on July 14.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
Spikes were popping in and out of blub- bery skin; their bodies shuddered and pulsed.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
