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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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as in soaring
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the child actor rocketed to stardom at the age of eight
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Recent Examples of rocketing
New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Raiders gorged in a different way, blowing the center market out of the water with a massive, $27 million per year contract for Baltimore’s Tyler Linderbaum and rocketing toward the top of the league in money spent.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Yet the music industry can move at an unyielding clip, particularly when artists are rocketing to stardom like Young was.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Crude oil markets reacted accordingly on Sunday, rocketing past $100 for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
As the Chicago Bears were rocketing toward an NFC North title and playoff run, quarterback Caleb Williams made a comment on social media about his Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman that has proven prophetic.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Gary Powell and his team had to deal with a lot of variables to make that sequence look seamless, including rocketing a (empty) car into one of the corners at Brands Hatch, fire and crane work, and integration with F1 cars going 200 miles per hour around corners.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
Hinkson said the city is also bracing to feel the impact of the Metroplex’s rocketing growth, particularly as Fort Worth expands westward along the I-20 corridor.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Sports overall propelled linear viewing to a 12-month high in January, with ESPN tune-in rocketing 82%, as Nielsen had previously reported.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
And yet another story was inscribed along the cliffs and slopes below a number of those viewpoints, where the wind had sent burning embers rocketing into the canyon, igniting extensive pockets of agave, yucca and various species of cactus.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Raiders gorged in a different way, blowing the center market out of the water with a massive, $27 million per year contract for Baltimore’s Tyler Linderbaum and rocketing toward the top of the league in money spent.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Yet the music industry can move at an unyielding clip, particularly when artists are rocketing to stardom like Young was.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Crude oil markets reacted accordingly on Sunday, rocketing past $100 for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
As the Chicago Bears were rocketing toward an NFC North title and playoff run, quarterback Caleb Williams made a comment on social media about his Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman that has proven prophetic.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Gary Powell and his team had to deal with a lot of variables to make that sequence look seamless, including rocketing a (empty) car into one of the corners at Brands Hatch, fire and crane work, and integration with F1 cars going 200 miles per hour around corners.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
Hinkson said the city is also bracing to feel the impact of the Metroplex’s rocketing growth, particularly as Fort Worth expands westward along the I-20 corridor.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Sports overall propelled linear viewing to a 12-month high in January, with ESPN tune-in rocketing 82%, as Nielsen had previously reported.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketing
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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But detainees inside the Adelanto facility who called the Immigrant Defenders rapid response hotline alleged that medical staff didn’t respond until after Ramos was unresponsive and that Ramos died inside the immigration detention facility, said an Immigrant Defenders spokesperson.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beyond fuel concerns, speeding also is a safety risk.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Price was speeding south on Edgerton and slammed into the Corolla, a collision that pushed the sedan across the road and into the fence of Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s well short of the $12,500 the ad predicted — but destination popularity, seasonality and transportation can send costs soaring.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fort Collins now has drones flying the city nearly every day as a resource to the police, fire and utilities departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nonetheless, the open-source tool’s meteoric rise in popularity has clearly impressed AI companies.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Boston has had a meteoric rise in the industry, and the series — which stars Camila Morrone as a bride who meets her in-laws during her wedding week and things get dark very quickly — is sure to elevate her profile.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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But here from West Palm Beach’s cheap seats, people scurrying inside glass conjures up those halcyon summers of magnifying glasses, ants and mean kids.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Someone walking outside paused for a second, taking a closer look, before scurrying on their way.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The war has led to skyrocketing diesel and fertilizer prices.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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That would flip two trends — growing footprints and skyrocketing prices — in one piece of legislation.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Umanmielen and Jones will provide the primary depth in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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If romance is in play, state needs without rushing labels, while honoring friendships and professional ties with equal care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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