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1 : to increase very quickly in amount or price

• The temperature soared to 100 degrees.
• Stock prices are beginning to soar.
• The oil shortage sent prices soaring.
• The nation’s divorce rate has soared.
• Interest rates have soared(up) to new heights.

2 a : to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents

• The eagle soared above us.
• A hang glider soared in the air.

2 b : to rise quickly upward to a great height

• The rocket soared into the sky.
• The ball soared out of the stadium.

— often used figuratively

• The song is soaring in popularity.
• Her spirits soared[=she became very happy and excited] when she heard the news.

3 : to reach or rise to a great height

• The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.

— soaring adjective, always used before a noun

• a soaring divorce rate
• a soaring eagle
• She is enjoying her soaring popularity.
• soaring skyscrapers