spiked out

USAGE SUMMARY

'spiked out' is not a correct or usable phrase in written English.
If you are referring to words or phrases being crossed out or deleted, you can say 'crossed out' or 'deleted'. For example, the sentence, "We must _ going to the park," would be better written as "We must not be going to the park," with 'not be' crossed out.

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Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

6 human-written examples

All those parts and pieces of them spiked out and imploded, and nightmare parts banged, lurched, dove and floated all over the small apartment and then the small rental homes, and then the first and only home they ever owned.

The New York Times

"Eleven years," she replied) Ira could see that she was very beautiful: short black hair; eyes a clear, reddish hazel, like orange pekoe tea; a strong aquiline nose; thick lashes that spiked out, wrought and black as the tines of a fireplace fork.

The New Yorker

We are spiked out in the middle of the Payette National forest in West-Central Idaho, at a small camp away from the main Incident Command Center, closer to the fire.

Vice

Hair should ideally be long( Between shoulders, and middle of your back, dyed black, and either straightened or spiked out like crazy. If you don't want that, any emo hairstyle is great.

WikiHow

Pnin's various scrapes and other escapades might be made even more amusing if they left him with hair tousled and spiked out of place.

The New Yorker

"Part of the reason that premiums have spiked out of control is because under Obamacare there were these mandated services that had to be included," Mr. Spicer said.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

54 human-written examples

Her shirt hangs loosely over her pants, and her short, black hair spikes out in every direction.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Her face is unpainted, weary pins spike out from a dreary smock-housecoat and two chubby daughters chafe her ankles.

The Guardian

He said that to anyone looking closely at entertainment for 12- to 34-year-olds -- in terms of growth and revenue, time spent on leisure activities and the penetration of home electronics -- "video games always spike out".

The New York Times - Tech

But the need is much greater, and the impact is already felt downstream in clinics and emergency rooms where the ailing seek treatment when their diabetes or blood pressure spikes out of control.

The New York Times

Cue video installations, shirts hanging from rope pulleys, models standing on plinths, and even gimp masks with nails spiking out of them - the richness of what London has to offer in terms of design talent is still second to none.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

If you intend to convey a sudden increase, use "spiked" followed by an adverb like "sharply" or "dramatically". For example, premiums have "spiked sharply".

Common error

Avoid using "spiked out" in formal contexts, as it is often perceived as grammatically incorrect. Choose alternative phrases such as "protruded sharply" or "extended outwards" for better clarity and professionalism.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "spiked out" functions primarily as a phrasal verb or a descriptive modifier. It is used to describe something protruding sharply or extending outwards. According to Ludwig AI, this phrase is not a correct one.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

37%

Wiki

20%

Science

27%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "spiked out" is used to describe something protruding sharply, a sudden increase, or an abrupt ending. Although it appears in various contexts such as news and media, and scientific writing, Ludwig AI considers it not grammatically correct. Therefore, it is advisable to consider alternatives like "protruded sharply", "rose dramatically", or "terminated abruptly" depending on the intended meaning. Always ensure clarity and grammatical correctness by choosing more precise verbs and adverbs, especially in formal writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

protruded sharply

Replaces the phrasal verb with a more descriptive verb and adverb, emphasizing the sharp extension.

jutted abruptly

Highlights the sudden and unexpected nature of the protrusion, differing slightly in tone.

extended outwards

Focuses on the direction of the extension, replacing the implied aggression of "spiked".

projected outwards

A more formal synonym for extending outwards, suitable for technical or descriptive contexts.

spiked upward

Modifies the direction of the spike, focusing on vertical extension rather than general outward movement.

sharply increased

Shifts the meaning to indicate a sudden rise in quantity or intensity, rather than a physical spike.

rose dramatically

Similar to sharply increased, but with a stronger emphasis on the scale of the change.

terminated abruptly

Indicates a sudden end or discontinuation, if the original context implied a process ending.

canceled suddenly

Similar to "terminated abruptly", it focuses on the termination of an event or activity.

nullified immediately

Similar to "canceled suddenly", it focuses on the legal or formal termination.

FAQs

What does "spiked out" mean?

The meaning of "spiked out" varies depending on context. It can describe something protruding sharply, a sudden increase, or an abrupt ending. Since Ludwig AI considers it not grammatically correct, it's best to use a more precise alternative to ensure clarity.

How can I use "spiked out" in a sentence correctly?

While "spiked out" is used in some contexts, Ludwig AI considers it not grammatically correct. Instead of saying hair was "spiked out", consider "spiked upward" or "protruded sharply", depending on your intended meaning.

What are some alternatives to "spiked out"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives such as "extended outwards" for physical descriptions, "sharply increased" for quantities, or "terminated abruptly" for processes.

Is it better to use "spiked" or "spiked out"?

Using just "spiked" is grammatically correct. It is valid when it followed by adverbs (e.g. "sharply", "dramatically") or when it is part of other phrasal verb (e.g. "spiked down"). However, Ludwig AI considers "spiked out" not grammatically correct, so it is better to use more precise alternatives.