soaring
/ˈsɔrɪŋ/
noun
- The act or sport of flying in a glider or similar aircraft without an engine.
- He took up soaring as a hobby after retiring.
- Soaring is a peaceful way to experience the sky.
- The club offers lessons in both hang gliding and soaring.
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adjective
- Rising or flying high in the air.
- We watched the soaring kite dance in the wind.
- The soaring eagle disappeared into the clouds.
- The soaring aircraft left a long white trail behind it.
- Increasing rapidly to a high level, especially in price, value, or amount.
- The company reported soaring profits this quarter.
- Soaring housing prices made it hard for young families to buy a home.
- Soaring temperatures forced schools to close early.
- Very tall or high, often in a way that is impressive.
- The soaring cliffs dropped steeply into the ocean.
- Soaring skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.
- The cathedral's soaring spire could be seen from miles away.
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