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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
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
After decades of strict economic governance, Japan has, in the past few years, adopted pro-growth and deregulatory policies that have sent its stock market rocketing to record highs.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
After decades of strict economic governance, Japan has, in the past few years, adopted pro-growth and deregulatory policies that have sent its stock market rocketing to record highs.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 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,
17 Mar. 2026
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Provinces such as Anhui, Zhejiang, and Shandong are establishing robot training centers in rapid succession to accelerate the commercialization of emerging robotics technologies.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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DeLuca expects to use the same argument to defend vehicle owners targeted by speeding and speed-zone cameras.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The shooter, who was dressed all in black, was last seen speeding down 55th Ave.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere in Samsung’s phone business, the Galaxy S26 series has reportedly proven a success, but soaring industry-wide costs are putting pressure on the business.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz – which typically transports about 20% of the global oil supply – has halted most traffic, sending oil prices soaring and keeping them volatile.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Plus, here’s why flying in America is about to get more expensive and less fun.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Three others are flying more than 2,300 miles.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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WeWork, a coworking startup founded in New York, saw a meteoric rise in the late 2010s.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Nvidia’s dominance in training fueled its meteoric ascent in recent years.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
13 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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DeMar DeRozan just slammed a water bottle to the floor, sending several courtside attendants scurrying into action to mop up the mess.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That is not the case in much of Asia, where dependence on Middle Eastern supplies has led to skyrocketing prices and a cascade of other effects.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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That ticket had a 10x multiplier, skyrocketing the ticket’s value to $10 million.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The energy of nearby Washington Square Park flowed inside the hotel, with business partners and the local university crowd rushing in and out between meetings and classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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