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Discover LudwigThe phrasal verb "spike" is a commonly used term in written English.
It can refer to a sharp increase in quantity, intensity, interest, or activity. For example, "Google searches for face masks have spiked since the coronavirus pandemic began."
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Inflation has spiked.
"One thing has spiked," Mr. Wilson said.
Car ownership has spiked in China, of course.
Since January, gun violence in Chicago has spiked.
But in the last three months, spam has spiked.
With the next election five long years away, their appeal has spiked.
"Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis!" His use of this catchphrase has spiked in recent days.
In recent years rooftopping has spiked in popularity, attracting a more diverse set of practitioners.
Meanwhile, Hong said, demand for Rooftop Republic's urban-farming classes and projects has spiked.
Worse, most of their clients are American, and as the euro has spiked, enrollment has dwindled.
Business has spiked the last seven to eight years because of the strong technology industry.
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