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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Recent Examples of spike
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Meta’s new announcement has impacted its stock price, too, in a good way, with an approximate 9% spike, reversing earlier losses throughout the last few months.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The Iran war is adding to cost concerns, with inflation spiking since the start of the conflict.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Noun
The Boyle Heights warehouse fire coincided with a spike in emergency room visits for smoke inhalation and throat pain, my colleague Hayley Smith found.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Meta’s new announcement has impacted its stock price, too, in a good way, with an approximate 9% spike, reversing earlier losses throughout the last few months.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Verb
The risk from mass tourism Indira Navarro, who leads a civilian group in Jalisco that searches for missing people, said disappearances of young girls often spike during large sporting events.
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Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The Iran war is adding to cost concerns, with inflation spiking since the start of the conflict.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spike
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The beloved terrier Krypto gets shot with a poison dart that will kill him in 72 hours; that’s how long Kara has to retrieve the antidote.
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One of the victims was shot multiple times with blow darts and had to undergo surgery, according to police.
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About $920 million of the losses stemmed from government-impostor scams, a $131 million jump from 2024.
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However, the true growth engine is Google Cloud, which saw revenue jump 63% and its backlog nearly double to an astounding $462 billion, surpassing last year's total revenue.
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.
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Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
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Deadheading spent blooms will stimulate the plant to produce more flowers.
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The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Activities found every weekend at the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire include axe or spear throwing, archery, dagger tossing, a Fight the Knight Challenge and a scavenger hunt.
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Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
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On and on, these songs stir the soul.
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In fact, NBCUniversal is wading into the buzz round Polymarket, Kalshi and other prediction market services that have stirred controversy.
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“Spike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spike. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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