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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the child actor rocketed to stardom at the age of eight
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Recent Examples of rocketed
Organizers of this weekend's demonstrations say national frustrations and fears have rocketed since late spring, when the first wave of No Kings rallies took place.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The Lions have rocketed this fall behind freshmen Sterling Flores, Ava Irwin, Tessa Russell and Katherine Meier, and several multi-sport athletes.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
When a seven-count indictment against a New Hampshire Supreme Court justice was announced last fall, the news rocketed across the state.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Its sales there rocketed 880% year-on-year in September.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
After announcing a partnership with OpenAI, AMD shares rocketed 35% on the week — the best since 2016.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
After Hardy rocketed to a freshman All-American season at Monroe, dozens did.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Sean Penn has rocketed to the top of leaderboards.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Garcia has covered Bad Bunny closely over the past few years as his star as rocketed out of the reggaeton world to make one of the most successful pop stars on the planet.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The Lions have rocketed this fall behind freshmen Sterling Flores, Ava Irwin, Tessa Russell and Katherine Meier, and several multi-sport athletes.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
When a seven-count indictment against a New Hampshire Supreme Court justice was announced last fall, the news rocketed across the state.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Its sales there rocketed 880% year-on-year in September.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
After announcing a partnership with OpenAI, AMD shares rocketed 35% on the week — the best since 2016.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
After Hardy rocketed to a freshman All-American season at Monroe, dozens did.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Sean Penn has rocketed to the top of leaderboards.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Garcia has covered Bad Bunny closely over the past few years as his star as rocketed out of the reggaeton world to make one of the most successful pop stars on the planet.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketed
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Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Good Will hunting Dodgers catcher Will Smith made his debut on Planet Earth 20 years after Carlton Fisk’s legendary Game 6 homer in 1975 soared its way into World Series lore.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The rule change, which took effect last fall, came just as San Diego was already re-evaluating Phase Two of Pure Water, because conservation has depressed local water demand and construction costs have soared.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Satuala raced 40 yards to the end zone.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bailey, with headphones on, listened as the spirit box raced through radio frequencies for answers to questions the guests asked.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Varsho trotted, the Rogers Centre erupted – and the fans kept partying on the club level well past midnight.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just as Tommy Fleetwood was preparing to putt on the green at the par-5 18th hole, a collared four-legged visitor trotted onto the fairway.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Two small children scurried out behind her.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, Cox said via email last week that the cost of new construction and the site topography where the old police headquarters stood drove the cost up so high that the location was not the best choice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The suspects drove a truck up to the museum, part of which was originally built as a castle.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Twenty-four sides travelled to Chile for the latest edition of a tournament that has given rise to some of the finest players across the globe.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many suburbanites would come to Philadelphia to do their holiday shopping, while others traveled to the city for the annual Army-Navy football game, according to Britannica.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Rocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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