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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
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
Universal Studios Hollywood began conducting on-track launch tests in October with four street racing cars rocketing from zero to 72 mph along the 4,100-foot-long track.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The white metal surged dramatically last year, rocketing from around $30 per ounce to above $70 by late December.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Universal Studios Hollywood began conducting on-track launch tests in October with four street racing cars rocketing from zero to 72 mph along the 4,100-foot-long track.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The white metal surged dramatically last year, rocketing from around $30 per ounce to above $70 by late December.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 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,
2 Mar. 2026
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Swift response credited with limiting casualties Davis said the department’s existing deployment in the downtown entertainment district enabled a rapid response.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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After speeding through streets in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, the driver suddenly pulled over to the side of the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing a man driving an older-model, maroon Chevrolet van try to grab the other girl first before grabbing Morgan, putting her in the van and speeding off.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The most coveted stays are the suites carved from former racquetball courts—dramatic, loft-like spaces with soaring ceilings that nod to the building’s past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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In December, 2022, President Joe Biden sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee full of soaring language about how the Presidential-primary calendar should reflect the Party’s highest principles.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The police command spokesman for Nangarhar province, Said Tayyeb Hammad, said that anti-aircraft missiles were used from the provincial capital, Jalalabad, and surrounding areas on Pakistani fighter jets flying overhead Sunday morning.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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British Airways, for instance, says customers flying between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv up to March 15 can change their flight date free of charge to travel on or before March 29, while those travelling up to March 8 may also request a full refund.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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In Bloch-Wehba’s view, Flock’s meteoric rise is a triumph of marketing over results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The opener takes us through Tortora’s meteoric rise as the host of hit weekend variety show Portobello.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
1 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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Crushed like a scurrying cucaracha on the kitchen floor.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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His platform focuses on the skyrocketing housing prices in California, lowering high taxes, addressing homelessness, and reducing government waste.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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That resulted in an oversupply and built-in costs that sent water rates skyrocketing — and a lot of finger-pointing.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Within newsrooms themselves, media companies are rushing to adopt tools many of their employees are wary of using.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Love commanded attention — and the football — in 2025, rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries and also catching 27 passes for 280 yards and three scores.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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