shot (up)

verb

Definition of shot (up)next
past tense of shoot (up)
as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices shot up seemingly overnight

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  1. soared
  2. increased
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  • Unitree soared 460% the day of its IPO in Shanghai last week, but has retreated some 27% since then, according to LSEG data.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of the newest members of the billionaire club, Scale AI cofounder Lucy Guo, is a more recent example of someone whose spending habits have remained relatively modest as her fortune has soared.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of soared
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  • Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, the budget increased by $720,000 since September 2025, Korfanta said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
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“Shot (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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