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upsurge

[ həˈloʊ ]
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An upsurge is a sudden increase or rise in something, often with a positive connotation. It can refer to a sudden improvement or growth, like an upsurge in popularity or a surge in sales.

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Conjugation
"upsurge" as noun

1 - A sudden strong rise or flow.

"upsurge" as verb

1 - To surge up, or to become stronger or greater

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Synonyms
1 - spike
2 - surge
3 - boost
4 - rise
5 - jump
6 - surge
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Antonyms
1 - decline
2 - decrease
3 - diminish
4 - drop
5 - fall
6 - flatten
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Examples in Context

1 - He experienced an upsurge of energy after a good night's sleep.

1 - Experimentó un aumento de energía después de una buena noche de sueño.

2 - A distinct upsurge in local sports participation was recorded this year.

2 - Este año se registró un notable aumento en la participación en deportes locales.

3 - It was true that the upsurge in racism and xenophobia was worrying.

3 - El recrudecimiento del racismo y la xenofobia es efectivamente inquietante.

4 - There's been an upsurge of violence at the border crossings.

4 - Ha habido un recrudecimiento de la violencia... en los pasos fronterizos.

5 - An upsurge in artistic expression can be seen at local community events.

5 - Se puede ver un auge en la expresión artística en los eventos comunitarios locales.

6 - For the present upsurge of the peasant movement is a colossal event.

6 - Porque el actual auge del movimiento campesino es un acontecimiento colosal.

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