# surging

Pronunciation: say "SURJ-ing" US /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪŋ/, UK /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of surge. — present participle and gerund of surge
   - Simple: Present participle of surge. Use this form to describe something rising or rushing forward right now.
   - _Prices have been surging since the shortage began to bite._
   - _Electricity was surging through the damaged line, sparking at every joint._

## Noun

2. The act of rising or rushing forward with great force, or a single instance of that powerful motion.
   - Simple: A sudden powerful rise or rush of something moving forward.
   - _The rhythmic surging of the tide pushed the dinghy steadily against the rocks._
   - _A sudden surging of demand emptied the shelves within hours of opening._

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