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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In the wake of market turbulence, investors turned again to gold and silver, again rocketing prices close to the all-time highs hit last week.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Local fans without connections are facing sky-rocketing costs.
—Anna J. Kaiser, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
How Truth Be Told Came To Be While Truth Be Told feels like an overnight success, rocketing to The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2025 list just 17 weeks after its July ribbon-cutting, the idea of it had been brewing for several years.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Annual sales of nonalcoholic (NA) beverages hit $1 billion in 2025, with NA beer sales rocketing by 22% from 2023 to 2024.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
That was what happened this year, as the red line rocketing skyward in the graph below shows.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
An ongoing budget crisis driven by rocketing Medicaid costs in Colorado limits the state’s options even more.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The 1986 film almost didn’t get made before rocketing to cult status and helping launch the careers of its young stars, including Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell and Corey Feldman.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
In the wake of market turbulence, investors turned again to gold and silver, again rocketing prices close to the all-time highs hit last week.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Local fans without connections are facing sky-rocketing costs.
—Anna J. Kaiser, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
How Truth Be Told Came To Be While Truth Be Told feels like an overnight success, rocketing to The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2025 list just 17 weeks after its July ribbon-cutting, the idea of it had been brewing for several years.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Annual sales of nonalcoholic (NA) beverages hit $1 billion in 2025, with NA beer sales rocketing by 22% from 2023 to 2024.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
That was what happened this year, as the red line rocketing skyward in the graph below shows.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
An ongoing budget crisis driven by rocketing Medicaid costs in Colorado limits the state’s options even more.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The 1986 film almost didn’t get made before rocketing to cult status and helping launch the careers of its young stars, including Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell and Corey Feldman.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocketing
Adjective
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Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Retailers claim the digital tags improve efficiency by allowing for rapid, store-wide price updates.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Erik Duran, 38, was found guilty in the August 2023 death of Eric Duprey, who was speeding away from undercover police along a sidewalk in the Bronx after allegedly being busted for selling them $20 worth of cocaine, trial testimony revealed, the New York Post reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The discussion included the city’s restoration of utilities in record time, the simplification and speeding up of permitting, and the active construction of nearly 500 homes in the city, Bass said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while the technology has fueled soaring profits for companies—and promises to bring profound benefits to society—even top business leaders are doubling down on the need to intentionally preserve human connection.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The pair lives on an isolated island in a converted prison, rendered in full coastal gothic mode at Steppenwolf by the set designer Collette Pollard, who makes fine use of the theater’s soaring vertical height.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman has previously admitted to flying with Epstein on the financier’s private plane on a trip to Africa with Maxwell and former President Clinton.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Winter Olympic athletes, particularly those who compete in events that involve flying down a mountain or icy track at breakneck speeds, are not exactly known for self-preservation instincts.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even by Silicon Valley standards, that’s a meteoric rise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Despite his meteoric rise, Maye’s decision to drive a decade-old truck is reflective of the behaviors of a cadre of professional athletes and NFL veterans who have remained prudent with their earnings, even as their net worths skyrocket.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Age has brought thoughts of conservatism scurrying into the back of his mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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And as traders bought more, the gains gathered steam, resulting in skyrocketing prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Faced with skyrocketing costs, some are delaying medical care or dropping their coverage.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several mountain staff members were then seen rushing over to help, placing padding and a safety net below in an attempt to catch her fall.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Maye kept veering into the on-rushing Bills defender, giving his running back a better angle and finally threw a block at about the 20-yard line.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocketing. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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