soaring

[ sawr-ing, sohr- ]

noun

1. the sport of flying a sailplane.

Other Words From

• un·soaring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soaring¹

First recorded in 1895–90; soar + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The long-ruling party has become increasingly unpopular as Japan finds itself in the throes of economic challenges including soaring inflation, a sluggish economy and a weak yen.

From BBC

The soaring costs have prompted the states to scale back some of their ambitions.

From BBC

Despite the accumulation of hits, Herbert’s play is soaring.

From Los Angeles Times

What very well might is a return to soaring inflation, if Trump manages, with a pliant Republican Congress, to impose the massive tariffs that set his heart afire.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris very deliberately downplayed both her gender and racial identity this campaign, in sharp contrast to Hillary Clinton's 2016 run, centered around soaring rhetoric about the candidate breaking the final glass ceiling.

From Salon

Related Words

• climbing
• lofty
• steep
• towering