as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices shot up seemingly overnight
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This plush, velveteen lounge set soared to popularity in the early 2000s, arguably popularized by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in The Simple Life.—
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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That soared as of Monday to $77,000 on Stubhub, from $50,000 last week.—
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
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“Shot (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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