1
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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2
as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the child actor rocketed to stardom at the age of eight
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Recent Examples of rocket
The set rocketed to No. 3 — the Beach Boys’ highest U.S. album chart position since 1965 — and prefaced a short, wildly successful tour marking the group’s 50th anniversary.
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Chris Morris, Variety, 11 June 2025
Thanks to all that power, the vehicle can rocket from zero to 60 mph in just over three seconds and top 200 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Meanwhile, international wealth has rocketed, and there are fashion lovers everywhere.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Bitcoin has rocketed higher, soaring toward its all-time high of almost $110,000 per bitcoin despite BlackRock issuing a serious bitcoin warning last week.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Chris Morris, Variety, 11 June 2025
Thanks to all that power, the vehicle can rocket from zero to 60 mph in just over three seconds and top 200 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Meanwhile, international wealth has rocketed, and there are fashion lovers everywhere.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Bitcoin has rocketed higher, soaring toward its all-time high of almost $110,000 per bitcoin despite BlackRock issuing a serious bitcoin warning last week.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocket
Verb
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Cynthia, seeing Carmen and Julius bleeding, sped to the hospital, one minute away, but Carmen was pronounced dead on arrival.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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At the other end, Federal trucks sped them to their destinations.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Preston Fore Leadership Modelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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An example of a stablecoin’s reserves can be found in the disclosures from Circle , which went public earlier this month and has seen its stock soar .—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
21 June 2025
Verb
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His role in Days of Thunder was that of a young driver, Cole Trickle, who was new to racing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Although Fraser-Pryce is known for contesting the 200-meter dash at her country’s championships, she’s opted not to race in it this year, following her decision not to do so last year as well.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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There are still questions about the cornerback position and the pass rush, but second-year defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will have his unit flying around the field making plays.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The mission is flying to the orbiting lab in a brand-new SpaceX Dragon and will spend about two weeks up there, during which time the crew will conduct about 60 different scientific experiments.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Drivers who only plan on traveling for short distances in extreme temperatures may not need to be concerned.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Located within the downtown area, anchor your stay by parking your car (free of charge) and traveling on foot to explore shops, the farmers market, and restaurants.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The woman and her caretaker hurried home after spotting the animal, the outlet noted.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The ship’s list was already so pronounced that the drawer of the café’s cash register was slung open, and the pair were passed by officers and stewards hurrying to their boat stations, their arms out to each side like customers negotiating the tumbling barrel of a fun house.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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One lectured me once, another taught me how to drive, another changed my tire, and so on.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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While there are many levers driving that crisis, one critical factor is a shortage of skilled trade workers.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Flores looks at Metellus who can do everything the defense asks for, including rushing the passer, dislodging the ball carrier from the ball, making big hits in the running game and covering receivers.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Before the doctor could see her, she was rushed to the emergency room.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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“Rocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocket. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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