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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
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
Saturday’s workout included Murakami rocketing a ball off the wall during live batting practice.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Saturday’s workout included Murakami rocketing a ball off the wall during live batting practice.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketing
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Over the past few of years, the surge in artificial intelligence fueled by apps, websites and other tech has created the need for the rapid expansion of massive data centers to handle the demand.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Several commercial outfits have recently announced big funding influxes aimed at speeding up the development and launch of new orbiting outposts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Silverado may have been speeding at the time of the collision, according to preliminary evidence gathered by APD investigators.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Asian and European stocks plummeted on Monday as Iran’s threat to completely close the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices soaring.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The United States-Israel war with Iran has sent crude oil prices soaring and could stoke inflation, possibly sending mortgage rates higher.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Rumors started flying after the two were spotted holding hands at the premiere of the show in New York City.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Mar. 2026
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Filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s meteoric rise looks to continue with space epic Hail Project Mary, starring Ryan Gosling.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gold’s meteoric rise in recent months had in part been boosted by retail investors chasing the rally.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Iranian missiles have sent Israelis scurrying for shelters multiple times a day and night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In a moment when wine consumption is cratering, the industry is in crisis, and many California wineries are scurrying to reinvent themselves, Ridge’s example suggests that sometimes the best course of action is to stay the course.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Feb. 2026
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The move was an attempt to help lower skyrocketing energy prices by allowing freer sale of oil that Iran has let pass through the strait.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rallies have been rare since anti-war protests were brutally suppressed in 2022, with political prosecutions skyrocketing and laws restricting dissent multiplying.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers have gotten busy at the pass-rushing spot since the negotiating period of free agency began.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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