Meaning : A sudden or abrupt strong increase.
Example :
Stimulated a surge of speculation.
An upsurge of emotion.
An upsurge in violent crime.
Synonyms : upsurge
Meaning : A large sea wave.
Synonyms : billow
Meaning : Rise rapidly.
Example :
The dollar soared against the yen.
Synonyms : soar, soar up, soar upwards, zoom
Meaning : Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave.
Example :
The boats surged.
Synonyms : scend
Meaning : See one's performance improve.
Example :
He levelled the score and then surged ahead.