up
surge
Plural
upsurges
1
an abrupt increase in strength, number, etc.
- There was an unexpected upsurge in stock prices following the positive earnings report.
- The city has seen an upsurge in tourism after the new amusement park opened.
- The health department is concerned about the recent upsurge in flu cases this season.
- Environmental activists have noticed an upsurge in public interest regarding climate change.
- The community experienced an upsurge in volunteer participation for local charity events.
Synonyms:
2
a sudden, powerful, and forceful movement or flow of something
- An upsurge of water swept through the river valley after heavy rain.
- The protesters were met with an upsurge of resistance from authorities.
- The hurricane brought an upsurge of waves crashing onto the shore.
- Heavy rainfall caused an upsurge in the river's current.
- A sudden upsurge in the tide flooded the coastal streets.