(~s, surging, ~d)
1.
A ~ is a sudden large increase in something that has previously been steady, or has only increased or developed slowly.
Specialists see various reasons for the recent ~ in inflation...
The anniversary is bound to bring a new ~ of interest in Dylan’s work.
N-COUNT: usu sing, usu N in/of n
2.
If something ~s, it increases suddenly and greatly, after being steady or developing only slowly.
The Freedom Party’s electoral support ~d from just under 10 per cent to nearly 17 per cent...
Surging imports will add to the demand for hard currency.
VERB: V from/to/by amount, V-ing
3.
If a crowd of people ~ forward, they suddenly move forward together.
The photographers and cameramen ~d forward.
...the crowd surging out from the church.
VERB: V adv/prep, V adv/prep
4.
A ~ is a sudden powerful movement of a physical force such as wind or water.
The whole car shuddered with an almost frightening ~ of power...
N-COUNT: usu sing with supp, oft N of n
5.
If a physical force such as water or electricity ~s through something, it moves through it suddenly and powerfully.
Thousands of volts ~d through his car after he careered into a lamp post, ripping out live wires...
VERB: V adv/prep