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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
The actors who play those characters, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, have rocketed to fame, even getting asked to run the Olympic torch for the Milan Cortina Games in February.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Robin Williams rocketed to fame as Mork from Ork, dazzling audiences with rapid-fire improvisation and boundless energy.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold prices have rocketed to extraordinary levels over the last few years, and after surpassing numerous price milestones, the price of gold is now sitting at its latest record high of over $4,639 per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Smaller contractors such as Kratos Defense, AeroVironment and Karman Holdings rocketed, while major players such as Lockheed Martin were among the best weekly performers for the S&P 500.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Then the smiling photo of him, lectern in hand, rocketed around the world.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Shares of Vistra and Oklo rocketed higher following the news, climbing 15% and 17%, respectively.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
This year, though, LaFleur has rocketed to the top and is now 18 percent better than the average playoff coach, making a correct decision 81 percent of the time.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As fans of Henry’s work know, her blend of swoony love and spicy romance built around compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Robin Williams rocketed to fame as Mork from Ork, dazzling audiences with rapid-fire improvisation and boundless energy.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold prices have rocketed to extraordinary levels over the last few years, and after surpassing numerous price milestones, the price of gold is now sitting at its latest record high of over $4,639 per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Smaller contractors such as Kratos Defense, AeroVironment and Karman Holdings rocketed, while major players such as Lockheed Martin were among the best weekly performers for the S&P 500.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Then the smiling photo of him, lectern in hand, rocketed around the world.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Shares of Vistra and Oklo rocketed higher following the news, climbing 15% and 17%, respectively.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
This year, though, LaFleur has rocketed to the top and is now 18 percent better than the average playoff coach, making a correct decision 81 percent of the time.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As fans of Henry’s work know, her blend of swoony love and spicy romance built around compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketed
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Chinese manufacturing sector sped up, report finds China’s manufacturing sector picked up speed in January, a private-sector survey showed Monday, though the data still points to structural challenges.—
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semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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On that occasion, Torres latched on to a pass from Steven Gerrard, sped away from defender Tal Ben Haim and then opened up his body to find the far corner.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 1980-90 decade, for example, the state’s population soared by about 6 million people, a nearly 25% gain, thanks to high levels of immigration and a lofty birth rate.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures soared roughly 20 degrees above normal for February across valleys and typically cooler coastal areas.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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For much of 2025, the company, like other major tech firms, raced to strike deals and pour in investment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dustin Boyd, of Crown Point, raced both circuits on his Yamaha Raptor.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sports and news again drove quarterly results, and there are plenty of challenges ahead with sports rights fee increases and linear audience erosion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, a 2013 or newer four-door black Nissan Frontier PRO-4X drove past their home, before turning around and then parking one house down, police said.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mustafa said as the man trotted down the stairs, mumbling something—a prayer, a curse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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After initially laying motionless on the field surrounded by medical staff, Toure eventually trotted off the field under his own power.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
20 Dec. 2025
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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Patients evacuated amid hospital blaze A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of patients were evacuated and emergency medical crews were rushed in from across the region, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Gold prices climbed after major central banks added to their reserves and investors rushed to buy the traditional safe-haven asset amid global political turmoil.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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White House counterterrorism advisor Seb Gorka and special envoy for hostage response Adam Boehler traveled to Afghanistan to broker Amiri's release in September.—
Camilla Schick,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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More than 10 billion passengers have traveled on Japan’s Shinkansen since 1964, and the network’s drama-free punctuality has become a quiet part of daily life for millions.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Rocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketed. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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