soar
1 of 2verb
ˈsȯr 
soared; soaring; soars
intransitive verb
1
a
: to fly aloft or about
b(1)
: to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide
(2)
of a glider : to fly without engine power and without loss of altitude
2
: to rise or increase dramatically (as in position, value, or price)
stocks soared
3
: to ascend to a higher or more exalted level
makes my spirits soar
4
: to rise to majestic stature
soarer noun
soar
2 of 2noun
1
: the range, distance, or height attained in soaring
2
: the act of soaring : upward flight
Synonyms
Verb
- arise
- ascend
- aspire
- climb
- lift
- mount
- rise
- thrust
- up
- uprear
- uprise
- upthrust
- upturn
Noun
- ascension
- ascent
- climb
- rise
- rising
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Example Sentences
Verb The temperature soared to 100 degrees. Stock prices are beginning to soar. The oil shortage sent prices soaring. The eagle soared above us. A hang glider soared in the air. The rocket soared into the sky. The ball soared out of the stadium. The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level. Noun the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 But as natural gas prices soar, some of Europe’s industrial giants are eyeing possible work slowdowns and output reductions to conserve fuel. David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The InfluenceMap report, which highlights companies' relatively low levels of spending on green investments, comes as energy prices soar in Europe, while Big Oil continues to report high profits. Lauren Kent, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 As consumer prices across Europe soar at the fastest rate in generations, officials in Frankfurt on Thursday took a powerful step to control rapid inflation amid mounting concerns over an economic slowdown. New York Times, 21 July 2022 The program comes as public transit officials have attempted to promote ridership while gas prices soar and COVID-19 waves stabilize. Damian Danemann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2022 Biden asked Congress on Wednesday to suspend the federal gas tax for the next three months in one of his administration's most aggressive efforts to give Americans a break, as gas prices soar above $5 a gallon in many states. Merdie Nzanga, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Once again, the heat will be the top story as temperatures soar across the western U.S. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 As housing costs soar, Palm Beach County is the latest community in South Florida to offer renters better protection. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Denise Chow, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2022 That didn't stop thousands from jamming the coast to see the Space Launch System rocket soar. Marcia Dunn, Chron, 3 Sep. 2022 That didn’t stop thousands from jamming the coast to see the Space Launch System rocket soar. Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 Even with no one on board, thousands of people jammed the coast to see the Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket soar. Marcia Dunn, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 Thousands of people jammed the coast to see the Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket soar. BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Right fielder Brian Anderson also aided a couple Dodgers rallies, failing to snag Gallo’s triple at the wall and letting Smith’s ground-rule double soar over his head. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 And while that's bad news for buyers, some automakers have seen their earnings and revenue soar. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 28 July 2022 As prices at the pump soar, some U.S. states are trying to ease the pain. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 June 2022 See More
Verb
Russia cut off energy supplies to Europe, making oil and gas prices soar in recent months. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 But as natural gas prices soar, some of Europe’s industrial giants are eyeing possible work slowdowns and output reductions to conserve fuel. David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The InfluenceMap report, which highlights companies' relatively low levels of spending on green investments, comes as energy prices soar in Europe, while Big Oil continues to report high profits. Lauren Kent, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 As consumer prices across Europe soar at the fastest rate in generations, officials in Frankfurt on Thursday took a powerful step to control rapid inflation amid mounting concerns over an economic slowdown. New York Times, 21 July 2022 The program comes as public transit officials have attempted to promote ridership while gas prices soar and COVID-19 waves stabilize. Damian Danemann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2022 Biden asked Congress on Wednesday to suspend the federal gas tax for the next three months in one of his administration's most aggressive efforts to give Americans a break, as gas prices soar above $5 a gallon in many states. Merdie Nzanga, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Once again, the heat will be the top story as temperatures soar across the western U.S. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 As housing costs soar, Palm Beach County is the latest community in South Florida to offer renters better protection. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Noun
That didn’t stop thousands from jamming the coast to see the Space Launch System rocket soar. Denise Chow, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2022 That didn't stop thousands from jamming the coast to see the Space Launch System rocket soar. Marcia Dunn, Chron, 3 Sep. 2022 That didn’t stop thousands from jamming the coast to see the Space Launch System rocket soar. Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 Even with no one on board, thousands of people jammed the coast to see the Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket soar. Marcia Dunn, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 Thousands of people jammed the coast to see the Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket soar. BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Right fielder Brian Anderson also aided a couple Dodgers rallies, failing to snag Gallo’s triple at the wall and letting Smith’s ground-rule double soar over his head. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 And while that's bad news for buyers, some automakers have seen their earnings and revenue soar. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 28 July 2022 As prices at the pump soar, some U.S. states are trying to ease the pain. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English soren, from Middle French essorer, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *exaurare, from Latin ex- + aura air — more at aura
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing soar
Kids Definition
soar
verb
ˈsȯr
soared; soaring
1
: to fly or glide through the air often at a great height
2
: to increase quickly
Prices were soaring.
3
: to rise quickly
My spirits soared.
4
: to rise to a great height
Buildings soared above us.
soared
verb
1
as in rose
to move or extend upward the Eiffel Tower soaring into the skies above Paris Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rose
- climbed
- ascended
- lifted
- upped
- mounted
- arose
- surged
- thrust
- upturned
- aspired
- tilted
- sloped
- towered
- uprose
- leaned
- upthrusted
- ballooned
- upreared
- topped
- elevated
- uplifted
- boosted
- scaled
- inclined
- tipped
- zoomed
- crested
- raised
- surmounted
- upraised
- upheaved
- listed
- blasted off
- reclined
- slanted
- took off
- canted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dropped
- plunged
- declined
- descended
- dipped
- fell (off)
- plummeted
- slid
- sank
- dived
- sunk
- dove
- nose-dived
2
as in flew
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings bats soaring and swooping through the night air Synonyms & Similar Words
- flew
- hovered
- glided
- floated
- sailed
- drifted
- winged
- fluttered
- darted
- planed
- wafted
- swept
- aviated
- rocketed
- catapulted
- flitted
- coasted
- hung
- dove
- dived
- cruised
- stooped
- hanged
- orbited
- jetted
- helicoptered
3
as in rocketed
to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices soared overnight because of the shortage Synonyms & Similar Words
- rocketed
- skyrocketed
- surged
- increased
- peaked
- ballooned
- swelled
- zoomed
- mushroomed
- proliferated
- intensified
- snowballed
- escalated
- shot (up)
- multiplied
- expanded
- burgeoned
- crested
- mounted
- accumulated
- waxed
- enlarged
- bourgeoned
- heightened
- built up
- appreciated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- plummeted
- plunged
- tumbled
- fell
- slumped
- collapsed
- nose-dived
- decreased
- dropped
- diminished
- waned
- lessened
- contracted