spike

Example Sentences

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It has been used in collaborations with other companies to spike mashed potatoes, protein powder, pickles and ramen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The New York Stock Exchange Arms Index has seen its five-day moving average spike to 1.39 this week, the highest level since early 2024, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

On a somewhat related note, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which would have easily made this list a decade ago, have since graduated off it, and are weathering a spike in fuel prices well.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Producer-price data for March due Tuesday will give clues on how the war in the Middle East and the consequent spike in energy prices have fed through into pipeline inflationary pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I move my hands, and a second too late I realize I’ve let go of the spike.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas