soaring

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rising very quickly to a high level:

soaring property prices

The soaring price of natural gas is a serious concern, since many power plants are fuelled by it.

reaching a great height:

The deep blue lakes, soaring peaks, and lush valleys are typical of Switzerland.

For his interview, he chose a conference room that overlooked soaring skyscrapers.

rising high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power:

It is a mysterious region of castles and soaring eagles.

His spare time is spent in soaring gliders.

increasing quickly in amount, number, value, or level:

soaring costs/prices/sales For most of the summer, consumers in America were insulated from the soaring cost of crude oil.