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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
Its SpaceShipTwo was to be launched from mother ship WhiteKnightTwo, then rocketed into space at Mach 3 before gliding back.
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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
Today, would-be buyers are still trying to get ahead of prices that rocketed during the COVID-era housing boom, pricing out many households.
—Conor Sen, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The bigger headline is its audience score has already rocketed to 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Busch rocketed on the scene a year after older brother Kurt won the 2004 Cup championship, winning two races and earning Rookie of the Year honors.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Prices rocketed higher after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed by bordering Iran, preventing oil tankers from delivering crude.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Then inflation rocketed to 9% in 2022.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Prices rocketed back up in April following a momentary reprieve last month.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
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
Today, would-be buyers are still trying to get ahead of prices that rocketed during the COVID-era housing boom, pricing out many households.
—Conor Sen, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The bigger headline is its audience score has already rocketed to 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Busch rocketed on the scene a year after older brother Kurt won the 2004 Cup championship, winning two races and earning Rookie of the Year honors.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Prices rocketed higher after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed by bordering Iran, preventing oil tankers from delivering crude.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Then inflation rocketed to 9% in 2022.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Prices rocketed back up in April following a momentary reprieve last month.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketed
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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, however belatedly, implemented reforms that sped up rate reviews and let insurers use forward-looking catastrophe models to price policies.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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The department said the suspects sped north on the Palmetto Expressway, and the chase was ended near the Sunset Drive area after officers lost sight of the BMW.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The sensational case made headlines at the time but now, with the release of Netflix's The Crash, interest in the case has soared to an all-time high.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The global oil benchmark Brent Crude futures soared above $98 per barrel early on Thursday after reports of the attacks emerged, before paring gains.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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These two great rivals never raced each other again.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Vaughn Grissom, who hit his first career grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in LA’s 10-6 win Tuesday in the series opener, went 0 for 3 with a strikeout and walk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Rookie Travis Bazzana had two doubles and José Ramírez drove in a run for Cleveland, which was outscored 16-5 in the first two games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Second baseman Alex Freeland grabbed it and dove to beat Castro to first base for the out, but Rumfield trotted home on the play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The traveling show has globe-trotted annually, most recently to New York and the likes of Hangzhou, China; Manchester, England, and Dakar, Senegal.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Wittorp scurried over to a curtained side entrance.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Ismaila Sarr said a prayer as the Palace substitutes and coaching staff rushed on to the pitch, a delighted mob.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Three people were rushed to the hospital after escaping a burning home in Westminster on Thursday morning.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The blast reportedly passed through the vehicle’s front passenger-side door, traveled out of the parking lot, and struck a woman who was stopped at a nearby traffic light several yards away.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Many fans, like 21-year-old Natalie Nuntapreda, traveled from outside of Nevada for the show.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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“Rocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketed. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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