Synonyms for Surge (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a sudden forceful flow):
spate, upsurge, rush
WordNet sense 2 (a large sea wave):
billow
WordNet sense 3 (rise and move, as in waves or billows):
heave
WordNet sense 4 (rise or move forward):
tide
WordNet sense 5 (rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave):
scend
WordNet sense 6 (rise rapidly):
soar, zoom, soar up, soar upwards
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