Definition of Spike

a sharp rise or influx

Examples of Spike in a sentence

A sharp spike in flu patients pointed to a looming epidemic.  🔊

After a spike in oil prices, gas stations corresponding raised the cost of fuel.  🔊

With a sudden spike in the number of homeless, the shelter had to figure out a way to deal with the influx of guests.  🔊

The sharp spike in unemployment rates coincides with the closing of several factories in the area.  🔊

A major sales spike occurred right after the book was featured on the Oprah show.  🔊

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