Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with upsurge in American Collocation
big or sudden
big
dramatic
great
huge
major
massive
sudden
tremendous
There has been a huge upsurge in street crime.
Parliament was concerned about the sudden upsurge in demands for reform.
happening now or recently
current
new
recent
The current upsurge in strikes has exposed the weaknesses of some of the current trade union leaders.
experience
see
witness
The 1830s saw a tremendous upsurge in interest in the occult.
interest or popularity
activity
demand
interest
popularity
There has been an upsurge in interest in a more intensive study of the Baha’i Faith.
violence or crime
attacks
crime
violence
A dramatic upsurge in violence in the country prompted fears of a return to full-scale civil war.