SOARS Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

soars 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of soar

as in rises

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

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as in hovers

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 increases

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

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soars

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noun

plural of soar

as in climbs

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

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Now, don’t be surprised if Biird soon soars into the upper stratosphere of Irish music. — Dan Kelly august 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 But Parton leaves a legacy that soars above all all the songs and movies, all the delightful banter with talk-show hosts and all the beneficiaries of her boundless generosity. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Hynix raised more than $26 billion last month, in the largest share sale by a non-US company, as demand for its memory chips soars during the AI boom. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Moderna soars 60% on new cancer vaccine results Shares of Moderna jumped 61% in premarket trading after an experimental cancer vaccine from the company and Merck showed positive results in its late-stage trial. — Sean Conlon,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The apartments at 64 Pratt are arranged around an atrium that soars three stories, from floor three to six. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … SHIFTING GROUND — Voters fuel a 'San Francisco comeback' as mayor soars to 74% approval. — FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 Tension soars as Rand approaches the isolated home where Lucky is hiding out with a grandmother and her girls. — Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026 Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below. — Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Noun

Bareilles is mourning a few things — the deaths of close friends, dreams of easy fertility, assumptions of female autonomy, the American dream — but the music soars, more often than not. — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026 After a while, growth just soars, exceeding our imaginations. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 And as consumer demand soars, drugmakers are looking toward the future, prepping the next generation of weight management treatments. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2026 The pricing war in AI is heating up as demand soars for open-source models, largely out of China. — Samantha Subin,mackenzie Sigalos,jonathan Vanian,jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 July 2026 As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, one national symbol soars above the rest. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026 An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard. — Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 Deutsche flagged higher inflation and modestly higher long‑term rates and Goldman acknowledged slowing buyback growth as AI capex soars. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Even though tech advocates can argue that their machines are becoming more efficient, there's a common paradox that finds when things get more efficient, they are used more often and total energy use soars even if individual uses are more efficient, Madani said. — ABC News, 3 June 2026

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Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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The topic of head injuries and their long-lasting impact on players is a constant conversation that hovers over the NFL.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The average temperature in Pittsburgh from December to February typically hovers between the upper 20s to the mid to upper 30s Fahrenheit, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.

— Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of hovers

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But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of increases

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Norway’s crown prince ascends to the throne after the death of his father, King Harald V.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
The ride also plays an announcement warning guests that failure to keep hands and arms inside the vehicle will result in removal from the park, as the ride ascends to the large drop, PEOPLE confirms.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascends

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Delta Air Lines flies direct between Atlanta and Johannesburg and is expected to launch service between Atlanta and Cape Town later this year.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Hig flies old Cessna planes into Denver for supplies and makes occasional deliveries to a local Mennonite community led by Aaron (Benedict Wong).

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of flies

Verb

This leads to a discrepancy that skyrockets as the number of vectors, N, increases.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
In his directorial debut, Early, who also wrote the film, plays Maddie, a blonde naif who skyrockets to viral fame for recipes created in the test kitchen of GourMaybe, a fictional but winkingly all-too-familiar online content hub.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

Definition of skyrockets

Noun

Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

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