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Common collocations with surge in American Collocation

surge noun singular

US /sɜrdʒ/

sudden or unexpected

sudden
unexpected
unprecedented

This recent period has seen an unprecedented surge of new ventures.

big

big
dramatic
great
huge
large
massive
strong
tremendous

Gambling, and especially internet betting, is seeing a massive surge of interest at the moment.

upward

upward

Motorhome sales have witnessed a great upward surge in the recent years.

happening again

further
renewed

A further rate hike would risk prompting a renewed surge in the value of the pound.

happening at a particular time

final
initial
late
recent

The recent surge in internet enquiries is due to availability of on-line catalogues.

cause a surge

bring
cause
create
produce
prompt
spark
trigger

What created this surge of interest?

experience a surge

experience
see
witness

The 18th century experienced a massive surge in the production and consumption of goods.

expect a surge

anticipate
expect

We anticipate a surge in demand.

report a surge

report

Several countries reported import surges in particular products, notably dairy products and meat.

in the economy

demand
growth
imports
investment
prices
profits
sales
spending
supply

Demand has been rising by more than five million tonnes per year, with the biggest surge in demand occurring in China.

good things

interest
popularity

The brand has experienced a surge in popularity amongst consumers.

bad things

complaints
crime
violence

What’s to blame for the devastating surge in violence?

quantity

claim
number

The surge in traveller numbers has been driven by the delays at UK airports.