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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 Vandals rocketed to the tournament championship after a 9-9 record in league play.
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Osaka won her first Grand Slam trophy that tournament, rattled off three more before the end of 2021 and rocketed to superstardom.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Oil prices rocketed higher after both sides in the war struck new targets over the weekend, including civilian ones.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
National home prices rocketed 55% in that period, with the median house price hitting $432,700 in mid-2025, which has boosted the wealth of those who own property but put homeownership out of reach for many who don’t.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Since then, interest has rocketed.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Shorty after opening in 2013, Meta rocketed to the national spotlight for owner Jeremy Johnson's creation of the Pappy Van Winkle Jello Shot.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The Blizzard of 2026 rocketed this meteorological winter into the record books, but not all the way to the top.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Window anomaly China rocketed the Shenzhou-20 crew — Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie — into Earth orbit on April 24, 2025.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Osaka won her first Grand Slam trophy that tournament, rattled off three more before the end of 2021 and rocketed to superstardom.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Oil prices rocketed higher after both sides in the war struck new targets over the weekend, including civilian ones.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
National home prices rocketed 55% in that period, with the median house price hitting $432,700 in mid-2025, which has boosted the wealth of those who own property but put homeownership out of reach for many who don’t.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Since then, interest has rocketed.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Shorty after opening in 2013, Meta rocketed to the national spotlight for owner Jeremy Johnson's creation of the Pappy Van Winkle Jello Shot.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The Blizzard of 2026 rocketed this meteorological winter into the record books, but not all the way to the top.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Window anomaly China rocketed the Shenzhou-20 crew — Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie — into Earth orbit on April 24, 2025.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketed
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Early winter rains followed by multiple heat waves sped up the timeline of spring’s arrival in Los Angeles well ahead of its official start on Friday.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Previous arrangements with quarantine officials speeded the tree through what might have been a lethal delay and it was then put on a train and arrived in Orlando ahead of Foster.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Housing costs have soared in comparison to household income.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gasoline prices have raced closer to $4 per gallon during the war, squeezing many household budgets that are already under pressure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The driver raced along the 710 and 5 Freeways, driving recklessly and winding through residential neighborhoods.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In an explosive New York Times report out Wednesday, Huerta, who will turn 96 on April 10, told the newspaper that Chavez drove her to a secluded grape field in Delano, California, in 1966 and raped her in the vehicle.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Then Suarez had his go-ahead double that drove in Sanoja.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Just before the half, with the Panthers leading, 11-0, Steve and Pat trotted onto the field for an extra-point attempt in front of a crowd of about 12,000 in what was then called the Tangerine Bowl.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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From there, letters were ferried by boat and trotted by stagecoach up to North Carolina, where important correspondence was loaded onto a steam locomotive to Virginia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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On March 4, North Miami Beach police officers rushed to a 911 call of a teen lying on the ground at a home.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The turtle was rushed to the Houston Zoo for evaluation by veterinary partners, then transferred to a rehabilitation hospital.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Our ideal client is well traveled and seeking more authentic experiences and off the radar destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Garrison traveled to Jacksonville to protest hoping to bring attention to her case and push for her release.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Rocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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