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surge

noun as in rush, usually of liquid

verb as in rush, usually in liquid form

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The equipment failure on that tower caused a fault and surge in power.

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Auctioneers and curators say India's art market is witnessing an unprecedented boom, driven by a surge of art fairs, galleries, and exhibition spaces across cities and towns.

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The UK government is facing calls to support Chagos Islanders who need temporary housing after a surge of them arrived in the country to claim their right to British citizenship.

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Shares of Pfizer and other drugmakers surged after the September 30 announcement, suggesting they are not viewed as a major drag on profits.

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Gold has surged past $4,000 an ounce without a recession or a crisis in private equity or credit, things that would spur the Fed to flood the financial system once again, Rosenberg says.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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