1
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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2
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 Synonyms for rocketing
Adjective
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But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025 -
In one of the many questions she’s recently had to field about the topic, Williams acknowledged the concerning shift in vibes amid the rapid, unknowable evolution of AI.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Creatives are unleashing their innovative skills and using them to benefit businesses worldwide, with skyrocketing demand in areas such as video production and editing, and content creation and marketing.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Last July, when Team Ueda raised rates to the highest since 2008, a skyrocketing yen panicked Nikkei investors.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This trip through a meteoric rise to fame and the rocky romances along the way takes a shape reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s peeking at consequential nights of her past on Midnights.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The current results reflect a meteoric rise for Tordillos, who entered the race as a dark horse candidate against a crowded field with significantly more political experience and connections.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smith’s swift ascent has exceeded the already enormous expectations Houston had for him.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The Nets’ final move of the 2025 NBA Draft was a swift Day 2 trade.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With a running start, Tremble lowered his head and delivered a nasty blow to Brisker’s neck.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Watkins can provide help against low blocks with his running and aerial ability, but a potential concern is his pressing.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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