To have become larger in size or degree
Past tense for to move in a specified direction as a mass of people or things
“The police did not relent, which forced the crowd to surge forward down a driveway to force the release of these women.”
Past tense for to spurt or discharge, typically from an opening
“Lava continued to surge out of the gorge for the next 45 days.”
Past tense for to increase, especially suddenly and powerfully
“He warned that unless supply continued to meet demand, prices would surge once again.”
Past tense for to move or roll in waves or billows
“Then, with a bubbling noise, the water would surge around their heads, and they would be lost to sight, all except the light blue streaks left by their side fins.”
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