1. moved forward suddenly and powerfully
2. increased suddenly and dramatically
3. rose and moved in a rolling or swelling manner
Usage: often used of water or waves

Examples

• The crowd surged toward the stage when the band appeared.
• Stock prices surged after the positive earnings report.
• Water surged through the broken dam.
• Electricity demand surged during the heat wave.
• The waves surged against the rocky shore.
• Protesters surged past the police barriers.
• Her confidence surged as she neared the finish line.