spiked
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In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Sea, sand, spiked skyline, and mountains meet in one widescreen.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
He said the consumer-price index for July, due out Wednesday morning, could see an uptick since oil prices spiked during the second half of the month.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026
Amazon said that by generating its own power, it would avoid passing the cost on to ordinary Americans, whose electricity bills have spiked as utilities charge consumers for the new infrastructure feeding the AI boom.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
“You spiked Ron’s juice with lucky potion at breakfast! Felix Felicis!”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
