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What is the noun for surge?

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surge
  1. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
  2. The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
  3. (electricity) A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
  4. (nautical) The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
  5. (obsolete) A spring; a fountain.
  6. The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.
  7. Synonyms:
  8. Examples:
    1. “The queue was waiting impatiently, and when they saw the doctor, there was a surge forward.”
      “The ford looks shallow enough and safe for crossing, but that can change in a moment when a surge of water from the spring rains comes downriver.”
      “Even consciously, she could feel her newly found power surge through her veins.”
surging
surgings
surges
  1. plural of surge
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “It is this submerged reef that causes fierce surges of current in the tide races in the area.”
      “Some of you may know what this means and will now be experiencing surges of joy or hate, according to preference.”
      “The hurricane is lashing the Florida Keys with torrential rain and storm surges now.”
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