noun
upsurge
Upsurge (noun) means a sudden, powerful increase or surge.
noun
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A sudden, powerful increase or surge.
"Our South Wales correspondent expects the current upsurge of coal traffic in South Wales to swell BR tonnage in the area by 20 per cent this year compared with 1963 carryings."
— , News and Comment: More block trains in South Wales (1964)
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Etymology
Formed from up- and surge.
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What is the meaning of upsurge?
"upsurge" (noun) means a sudden, powerful increase or surge.
What is another word for upsurge?
Other words for "upsurge" include rush, surge, spate.
