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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
Memory chip prices have rocketed because of AI demand.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 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
His ever-glowering face on the sideline has sparked countless memes and has come to personify the sharp-eyed, no-nonsense manner in which these Hoosiers have rocketed through the sport in just two seasons.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
After receiving four yeses from the judges, the musician rocketed to the top of the reality-competition series, placing third behind acrobatic group Zurcaroh and magician Shin Lim.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Vonn rocketed to a bronze medal in the Downhill race on Saturday, December 20, and won another bronze in the Super-G the following day.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Christy is rocketed to fame, jetting off to Vegas to fight on pay-per-view — the first woman boxer to do so — and solidifying a winning streak that transforms her into a global sports phenomenon.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Summer rocketed to global superstardom in 1975 when her groundbreaking fusion of R&B, soul, pop, funk, rock, disco and avant-garde electronica catapulted underground dance music from the clubs of Europe to the top of global sales and radio charts.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2025
Sullivan’s star in the running world was already glowing, but her gutsy fourth-place finish in Tokyo rocketed it even higher.
—Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 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
His ever-glowering face on the sideline has sparked countless memes and has come to personify the sharp-eyed, no-nonsense manner in which these Hoosiers have rocketed through the sport in just two seasons.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
After receiving four yeses from the judges, the musician rocketed to the top of the reality-competition series, placing third behind acrobatic group Zurcaroh and magician Shin Lim.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Vonn rocketed to a bronze medal in the Downhill race on Saturday, December 20, and won another bronze in the Super-G the following day.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Christy is rocketed to fame, jetting off to Vegas to fight on pay-per-view — the first woman boxer to do so — and solidifying a winning streak that transforms her into a global sports phenomenon.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Summer rocketed to global superstardom in 1975 when her groundbreaking fusion of R&B, soul, pop, funk, rock, disco and avant-garde electronica catapulted underground dance music from the clubs of Europe to the top of global sales and radio charts.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2025
Sullivan’s star in the running world was already glowing, but her gutsy fourth-place finish in Tokyo rocketed it even higher.
—Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketed
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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India’s exports to China soared in December.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Applications for mortgage refinancing loans soared 40% last week from the previous week and accounted for 60% of all home loan applications, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Moore took a few steps to his left before pitching the ball to fellow receiver Jauan Jennings, who raced to his right as if to run.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes raced to a 9-0 lead on back-to-back dunks by freshman Shelton Henderson, extended the gap to 17-4 and led 47-33 at halftime.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The process is called cabotage and the merchants who plied the shores of the Mediterranean not only drove trade, but also increased interactions between cultures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jake Davis made a 3-pointer, and Wagler drove inside for a three-point play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 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 pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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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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The voles scurried away when the little nightingale tried to sing, though not out of cruelty.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
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Four running backs in the state rushed for more than 4,000 yards.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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The couple rushed to the hospital fearing that Norah might not survive.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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According to his website, he's been active for nearly 50 years and has traveled with his wife and their six children to 60 countries to spread his message.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The missile traveled at a speed of more than 8,000 miles per hour, according to the Western Command of Ukraine's Air Force.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Rocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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