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spikes

VERB

pierce

Synonyms

STRONG

fasten impale lance nail pin prick skewer spear spit stick transfix

WEAK

make fast

Antonyms

STRONG

detach loosen release unfasten

Example Sentences

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A "few notable high temperature spikes" are also possible according to MeteoGroup.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The facility in eastern China is the size of 18 football fields and houses several monumental new machines, including the so-called electromagnetic-compatibility lab—a huge room lined with spikes for minimizing interference when testing electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He noted that Vegas had a strong recovery in 2023 and 2024, following pandemic-related disruptions and price spikes in 2022.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Indian businesses are facing cash-strapped consumers, reeling from shortages in cooking gases, and seeing sharp spikes in cost of living and lower remittances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Hanging tightly to the spikes he had fixed, Matthias leaned out dangerously.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques