surge

(noun) a sudden forceful flow. Synonyms: rush, spate, upsurge.

(noun) a sudden or abrupt strong increase. Synonyms: upsurge. Examples: "Stimulated a surge of speculation." "An upsurge of emotion." "An upsurge in violent crime."

(noun) a large sea wave. Synonyms: billow.

(verb) rise and move, as in waves or billows. Synonyms: billow, heave. Examples: "The army surged forward."

(verb) rise rapidly. Synonyms: soar, soar up, soar upwards, zoom. Examples: "The dollar soared against the yen."

(verb) rise or move forward. Synonyms: tide. Examples: "Surging waves."

(verb) rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave. Synonyms: scend. Examples: "The boats surged."

(verb) see one's performance improve. Examples: "He levelled the score and then surged ahead."