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peaking

VERB

reach highest point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax crest culminate

WEAK

be at height come to a head reach the top reach the zenith top out

Antonyms

WEAK

fall hit bottom plunge

Example Sentences

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But after peaking in 2022 at 31.2 million nine-liter cases, consumption of American whiskey—including bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, rye and single malts—has slowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Demand for live events roared back after the economy reopened following pandemic lockdowns, with concert attendance peaking in 2023, according to industry tracker Pollstar.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Since then, oil has seen sharp swings - peaking above $120 at one point, but also falling below $100 on other occasions as speculation has swirled over when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Numbers “have steadily risen since that time, peaking at 322,192 visitors in 2020 during the pandemic,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

With the Olympics months away, Louie was peaking at the ideal moment.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand