1
as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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2
as in soars
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the child actor rocketed to stardom at the age of eight
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Recent Examples of rockets
The album also rockets 14-4 on the Top Streaming Albums chart.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2025
The same title, Boone’s sophomore project, also rockets almost 25 spaces up the Official Album Downloads chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2025
The same title, Boone’s sophomore project, also rockets almost 25 spaces up the Official Album Downloads chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rockets
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However, the strikes usually come when the bait slows down or speeds up momentarily.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Carr soars above the rim Fears set up Carr for three dunks that energized the Spartans and a pro-Michigan State crowd.—
Jonah Bronstein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Banish flies from your home this spring with this easy-to-use insect trap.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Back at Mill Creek Park, amid a crowd of protesters taking a breather after the march, one demonstrator flies a kite.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Amex Business Platinum has a stronger suite of luxury travel perks and is better suited for anyone who travels frequently and can fully take advantage of its best perks.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another friend rushes to join the hug.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Rockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rockets. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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