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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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as in rapid
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Recent Examples of rocketing
Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Under former President Richard Nixon and, later, former President Jimmy Carter, gold prices spiked—rocketing from $35 in 1970 to $850 in 1980, a more than 2,300% increase.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Midway through three roosters flushed wild, rocketing up and out of shotgun range to the other side of the property.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
The launch test conducted before park opening showed a coaster train with four street racing cars rocketing from zero to 72 mph along the 4,100-foot-long track.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
And there has to be housing in general—Helsinki has built enough housing in the past 10 years to keep rental prices from rocketing like in many European capitals.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Garfield blinked in shock a few times before rocketing out of his chair for a split second, then spinning around to uncomfortably look at his co-stars.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Limited inventory during the pandemic homebuying frenzy, when mortgage rates as low as 2-3 percent sparked a nationwide surge in demand, led to home prices rocketing by more than 40 percent between 2019 and 2022, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The books promote the shows, and vice versa; a hit series can send tankobon rocketing up the best-seller lists, making the artist, and Shueisha, large sums of money.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
While his stock is rocketing around the world, the skateboarding sensation remains humble, grounded by those who know him best.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Under former President Richard Nixon and, later, former President Jimmy Carter, gold prices spiked—rocketing from $35 in 1970 to $850 in 1980, a more than 2,300% increase.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Midway through three roosters flushed wild, rocketing up and out of shotgun range to the other side of the property.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
The launch test conducted before park opening showed a coaster train with four street racing cars rocketing from zero to 72 mph along the 4,100-foot-long track.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
And there has to be housing in general—Helsinki has built enough housing in the past 10 years to keep rental prices from rocketing like in many European capitals.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Garfield blinked in shock a few times before rocketing out of his chair for a split second, then spinning around to uncomfortably look at his co-stars.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Limited inventory during the pandemic homebuying frenzy, when mortgage rates as low as 2-3 percent sparked a nationwide surge in demand, led to home prices rocketing by more than 40 percent between 2019 and 2022, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The books promote the shows, and vice versa; a hit series can send tankobon rocketing up the best-seller lists, making the artist, and Shueisha, large sums of money.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketing
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Radial is also speeding up training of holiday hires due to new technology that’s simplifying their tasks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brandis watches Robbie die while speeding to the emergency room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The agency posted a photo of two helicopters soaring above part of the trail.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many Kirkbride asylums had beautiful grounds, and soaring architecture.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Employers can tap our natural human urge to connect through culture-building and clear organizational purpose – especially during rapid transformation like the AI revolution and other economic pressures.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to a report from Clarify Capital, six-figure earners are flying economy, turning to discount grocery chains to hunt for better deals, getting thrifty with buying clothes, and scaling back on subscriptions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flights between the two cities are primarily used for connections for passengers flying to and from Tucson.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Inside, there’s the occasional model being fitted and photographed, outside there are truck drivers, caterers, lighting specialists and many more milling around or scurrying about.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Normally, the hours and days before the prospect of a shutdown on Capitol Hill are filled with scenes of lawmakers and aides scurrying about to negotiate possible settlements.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, these skyrocketing living costs don’t mean that top earners are willing to cut back on all their luxuries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Florida lawmakers searching for solutions to skyrocketing property tax bills in the state are considering offering certain homeowners an annual rebate of $1,000 for the next five years.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike that 1994 classic, the new film will focus on a younger Lugosi, capturing his meteoric rise to become one of cinema’s most enduring and recognizable figures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Following the meteoric success of Voodoo D'Angelo once again retreated from the spotlight.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Edmisten finished with 165 yards rushing and scored two TDs.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Walker added 81 yards rushing for Tri-County, while O’Brien had 65 yards receiving.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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