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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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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
Prices rocketed back up in April following a momentary reprieve last month.
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Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The movie also reflects a sky-rocketing demand for sports by global audiences.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2026
Ben Johns, the most expensive player in the original dispersal draft at an initial $840k acquisition figure (and thus a $420k renewal figure) was traded from Carolina to the LA Mad Drops and instantly rocketed that roster well over the original $1M limit.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Cerebras shares rocketed 70% by market close.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 May 2026
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Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The movie also reflects a sky-rocketing demand for sports by global audiences.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 May 2026
Ben Johns, the most expensive player in the original dispersal draft at an initial $840k acquisition figure (and thus a $420k renewal figure) was traded from Carolina to the LA Mad Drops and instantly rocketed that roster well over the original $1M limit.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Cerebras shares rocketed 70% by market close.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocket
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The O'Reilly Autoparts Series, which Busch raced in many times and won many times during his career, also took a moment to remember him before their race at Charlotte on Saturday.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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So no question in my mind about coming in and going to work and going to race.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Those who are willing to adopt the blueprint right out of the gate tend to soar higher, faster.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Undertrained, underprotected medical teams struggle to contain the outbreak amid rebel violence, overwhelmed hospitals, soaring prices for basic supplies and deep funding gaps, as any targeted Ebola vaccine remains at least months away.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Instead, the Waymo sped through a construction zone, was chased by police, then veered off the highway into a residential neighborhood.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Then gradually increase their time in the sun over the next week.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The short-range radars track low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles that can avoid larger radar systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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But the upside is a breeziness that keeps the ten 40-ish minute chapters flying by, buoyed by sharp jokes and propelled by clever twists.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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He was joined by about 10 Ukrainian service members who traveled to Chicago for Memorial Day weekend.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Trump was joined at the White House by Vice President JD Vance, who traveled to Pakistan last month to negotiate directly with the Iranians.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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But hurry — popular sizes are selling out fast.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The work is freelance and deadline-driven, with no salary, benefits, or job security.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Neto drove a 2-0 sinker 413 feet to center field, stunning Ginn and the A’s while ending a six-game losing streak for the Angels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Rocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocket. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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