Surge
/sɜːrdʒ/
A sudden, powerful forward or upward movement, often of a natural force or emotion.
Examples
- A sudden surge of electricity tripped the circuit breaker.
- There was a surge in online shopping during the holiday season.
- Waves continued to surge against the rocky shore.
- She felt a surge of anger when she heard the news.
- The political candidate gained momentum after a surge in poll numbers.