- present tense form of spike (3rd person singular).
spikes
Example Sentences
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The recent price spikes, however, make it harder to manage fuel costs, even with the surcharges in place, as trucking companies might base any extra fees on prices that are no longer current.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Here are the school supplies with the biggest spikes in price:
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Missouri’s Legislature passed a law last year to protect residential consumers from price spikes caused by large users, though critics complain it has loopholes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"The limited extension during this period makes a temporary contribution to mitigating the exposure of the electricity system and Spanish consumers to previously unforeseen price spikes," said the announcement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Nurse Beverly asked, pausing the towel with Max’s hair left in spikes, just the way he liked it.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
