SOAR Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈsȯr

Definition of soar

as in to rise

to move or extend upward the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris

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as in to fly

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings bats soaring and swooping through the night air

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as in to increase

to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage

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noun

as in climb

the act or an instance of rising or climbing up the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire

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Yet my soaring generational expectations were still unfinished. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Zendaya is known for almost exclusively wearing Christian Louboutin‘s soaring So Kate pumps, and more recently stepping out in the Parisian label’s Miss Z pump. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Noun

In that sense, learning from the Nordics is not as simple as raising minimum wages and seeing happiness soar. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 This one lets a Supergirl soar. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soar

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But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
At the same time, waste is still piling up and resale’s environmental footprint is rising.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rise

Verb

There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Hikers contend with steep climbs, boulder fields, exposed roots, mud, stream crossings and rocks upon rocks upon rocks.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Johns began his climb to the top of the hair-color pyramid as a part-Italian, part-Yugoslavian, part-French urchin in the Pittsburgh projects.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of climb

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After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascend

Verb

The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Parton didn’t stop with Dollywood By the early 1990s, Parton created The Dollywood Foundation with the goal of decreasing the high school drop out rate in Sevier County, which was hovering around 30%.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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The exemption had allowed the company to ship small parcels directly to its customers tariff free, a model that, combined with its Chinese supply chain, contributed to its rapid ascent.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Following Parton’s death, the collection rockets all the way to first place with only a few days of solid tracking activity behind its ascent.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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