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as in stabbing
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 stimulating
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 spiking
And even as the mainstream media continues to fracture, the global consumption of content is spiking.
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Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
According to Jefferies, at Estée Lauder, Jo Malone has had a strong start to the year, with sales spiking 49 percent in March and Tom Ford steadily growing 26 percent in the same month.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s even more true in a situation like the one the United States is facing right now, with energy prices spiking due to the war with Iran.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
That eliminates the possibility of prices spiking by the hour based on demand signals or individual shopper data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later, his streams are still spiking, with record-smashing numbers typically reserved for Super Bowl halftime headliners.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Brady said temperatures began spiking during a different revolution.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump faces record-low approval ratings, while Washington’s war on Iran, which has sent US gasoline prices spiking, has further angered voters.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Housing and homelessness spending has also surged, according to the study, with emergency shelter costs approaching the $1 billion mark through spiking enrollment in the HomeBASE and similar programs.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
According to Jefferies, at Estée Lauder, Jo Malone has had a strong start to the year, with sales spiking 49 percent in March and Tom Ford steadily growing 26 percent in the same month.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s even more true in a situation like the one the United States is facing right now, with energy prices spiking due to the war with Iran.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
That eliminates the possibility of prices spiking by the hour based on demand signals or individual shopper data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later, his streams are still spiking, with record-smashing numbers typically reserved for Super Bowl halftime headliners.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Brady said temperatures began spiking during a different revolution.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump faces record-low approval ratings, while Washington’s war on Iran, which has sent US gasoline prices spiking, has further angered voters.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Housing and homelessness spending has also surged, according to the study, with emergency shelter costs approaching the $1 billion mark through spiking enrollment in the HomeBASE and similar programs.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiking
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The woman, whose identity has not been made public, allegedly is seen hitting the man believed to be Alexander in the back, resulting in him promptly stabbing her in the hand.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said Andrews attacked Cressman, 39, striking him with a cricket bat before fatally stabbing him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Desires run deep on April 28, as Venus in Gemini meets with Pluto in Aquarius, creating one of the most magnetic and intellectually stimulating trines of the season.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a small handful of arugula before meals may gently support digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and bile.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
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To get there, a city needs a gigantic outdoor footprint, real tourism appeal, public transit, adequate hotel inventory, and a backdrop that makes people want to show up even if their team is picking 24th and taking an offensive lineman.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco kicked off its Saturday selections by picking Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton with the 107th overall pick.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Add onion and celery; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 12th House of Secrets and Solitude, stirring dreams, memories, and subconscious patterns.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In Famesick, Dunham says Driver would habitually yell on set, once even throwing a chair against the wall next to her and puncturing the wall of his trailer with a fist.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another firefighter told investigators Lewin also choked the patient after jabbing his eyes.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin was good-naturedly jabbing the media for asking about his future in Pittsburgh.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The shortstop broke his bat on one pitch and a shard hit teammate Steve Yeager in the on-deck circle, piercing the catcher’s throat.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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New video captured the horrifying moment a Florida police officer’s body camera stopped a bullet from piercing his chest while conducting a routine investigation last month.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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At one point, Davies can be seen sticking her head out of the open window and waving to park officials below.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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For most of her first two seasons, the league treated her like just another player, sticking her on the back of posters and leaving her out of promos.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiking. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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