SPIKES Synonyms: 223 Similar and Opposite Words

spikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of spike

as in darts

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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spike

as in stabs

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

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as in stimulates

to give life, vigor, or spirit to he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes

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Recent Examples of spikes

Noun

The team identified a continuous midline feature that began as a fleshy crest along the neck and trunk and transitioned over the hips into a single row of spikes running down the tail — each spike positioned over a single vertebra and fitted to each other. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

Verb

Jim added that he would be inclined to trim Meta if the stock spikes. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 And summer is here, a time when violence spikes. — Megan Kang, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 This makes the foreground stars stand out even more, with beaming diffraction spikes emanating outward. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 June 2026 Sensitivity spikes under the Pisces last quarter moon. — Usa Today, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The uniform mounded shape and purple hues of the flower spikes, along with the contrasting silvery foliage, add attractive structure and framing along the edges of paved walkways. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 The approach is intended to improve reliability, speed up processing, and help redistribute workloads when demand spikes. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 Evergreen//One Overdrive will be available in Q3 2006 and will provide a temporary cloud-like performance boost for on-premises storage to seamlessly absorb traffic spikes up to 25% above baseline without requiring permanent subscription upgrades. — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spikes

Noun

Watson has the ability to take any type pitch where it is thrown, using the entire field with line-drive darts off the barrel.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Kick back in a chill, industrial, dog-friendly taproom for a flight of beer—house brews include IPAs, porters, and classic European styles—and a few rounds of darts.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

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There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like multiple jumps.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
Other America 250 events that include flyovers or parachute jumps could prompt more flight disruptions.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of jumps

Verb

Kara talks her out of it, and when Ruthye walks away, Kara turns back to Krem and stabs him multiple times with a sword.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 June 2026
On cue, a Frey leaps out and stabs Robb’s pregnant wife Talisa (Oona Chaplin) in the stomach, and a volley of crossbow arrows lay into Robb and his friends.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Definition of stabs

Noun

The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 28 June 2026
Mexico were being booed, booed furiously, but even that low rumble failed to drown out the whistles, hurled from the stands of the Estadio Akron with the ferocity and barb of spears.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of spears

Noun

Local extensions can provide suggestions and tips for different soil concerns, says Rotella.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Experts point to the success of interventions like curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, protected bike lanes and lowering the citywide speed limit.

— Wes Marshall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of extensions

Verb

Commentary and opinions In his latest column, Michael Hiltzik punctures the myth of Alan Greenspan, whose policies gave us the Great Recession.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
If a foreign object punctures the tread or sidewall, your tire can deflate slowly or quickly, depending on the puncture.

— Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026

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