upsurge

[ verb uhp-surj; noun uhp-surj ]

verb (used without object)

, up·surged, up·surg·ing.

1. to surge up; increase; rise:

   Water upsurged. Crime upsurged.

noun

1. the act of surging up; a large or rapid increase:

   an upsurge in sales.

upsurge

verb

1. literary.
   intr to surge up

noun

1. a rapid rise or swell

Word History and Origins

Origin of upsurge¹

First recorded in 1915–20; up- + surge

Example Sentences

Some observers have predicted an upsurge in migration in the coming months.

From Los Angeles Times

The vandalism comes as authorities have reported an upsurge in antisemitic incidents across the country since the Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

This summer has seen an upsurge in sightings of baby beavers.

From BBC

Alternatively, its upsurge might indicate that the virus has become more infectious — a very concerning, albeit less likely, development.

From Salon

When Biden dropped out and Kamala Harris stepped in, did you watch the upsurge of optimism among liberals with sympathy, amusement or dismay?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boom
• improvement
• recovery
• upswing
• upturn