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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
OpenAI rocketed into the mainstream in 2022 following the launch of its chatbot ChatGPT, which now supports more than 1 billion monthly active users.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Unlike his child co-stars — who rocketed to fame on their first major gig — Harbour had an acute awareness of how people’s perceptions of him changed.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Shelby rocketed a two-run double to center field.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Schrager’s career in hospitality rocketed almost immediately after spending time in jail with Rubell for tax evasion at the dawn of the 1980s, right around the time when disco died.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
And don’t forgot he was brought in by Donna Langley, the longtime Universal movie chief who has rocketed up the ranks to serve as content chief of the vast NBCUniversal empire, and who is known for her shrewd ability to spot and, more importantly, win over emerging talent, including Jordan Peele.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Its SpaceShipTwo was to be launched from mother ship WhiteKnightTwo, then rocketed into space at Mach 3 before gliding back.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The next batter, Roman Martin, rocketed a ball that appeared to clear the left-center field wall.
—Jack Vita, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Unlike his child co-stars — who rocketed to fame on their first major gig — Harbour had an acute awareness of how people’s perceptions of him changed.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Shelby rocketed a two-run double to center field.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Schrager’s career in hospitality rocketed almost immediately after spending time in jail with Rubell for tax evasion at the dawn of the 1980s, right around the time when disco died.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
And don’t forgot he was brought in by Donna Langley, the longtime Universal movie chief who has rocketed up the ranks to serve as content chief of the vast NBCUniversal empire, and who is known for her shrewd ability to spot and, more importantly, win over emerging talent, including Jordan Peele.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Its SpaceShipTwo was to be launched from mother ship WhiteKnightTwo, then rocketed into space at Mach 3 before gliding back.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The next batter, Roman Martin, rocketed a ball that appeared to clear the left-center field wall.
—Jack Vita, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketed
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Officials say at Alexander Avenue and Route 347 in Saint James, Smith sped through a red light, traveling about 70 mph, and crashed into Espinosa's car.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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At a time when Tesla’s carmaking business is mired in a multiyear decline, the company’s market value has soared to new highs almost exclusively on the billionaire CEO’s fantastical promises of a future in which all cars will drive themselves and robots will babysit the kids.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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But diners’ appetite to learn about Korean cuisine and Korean beverages soared.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Jordan and Jenkins sued instead and raced most of the 2025 season uncharted.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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In last season’s Champions League quarter-finals, when eventual winners PSG raced into a two-goal lead, Villa responded with three in reply.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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By 1986, this legal jeopardy drove all but one vaccine manufacturer out of the market, with that last survivor poised to abandon vaccines in the US as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Webb briefly trotted a few steps onto the field following the opening kick, full pads on and helmet strapped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Nov. 2025
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Just two months ago, a coyote was seen face-to-face with an iguana, the reptile whipping its tail in a desperate attempt to escape before the coyote trotted away carrying it in its mouth.—
Alyssa Dzikowski,
CBS News,
20 Nov. 2025
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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After arriving at the emergency room hours later, Carter had been rushed in and out of surgery in an attempt to revive him and halt his internal bleeding.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Some supporters arrived from New York and Ohio, while others traveled from Montreal and beyond.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The Cabrera family from Chicago traveled to Miami to attend Monday’s match and the Sunday game between Uruguay and Cape Verde.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Rocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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