SHOOTS UP Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

shoots (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of shoot (up)

as in soars

to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices shot up seemingly overnight

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Now, don’t be surprised if Biird soon soars into the upper stratosphere of Irish music.

— Dan Kelly August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
But Parton leaves a legacy that soars above all all the songs and movies, all the delightful banter with talk-show hosts and all the beneficiaries of her boundless generosity.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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