as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket
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Recent Examples of skyrocket
Despite countless avenues for conversation, social anxiety and isolation rates have skyrocketed.
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Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
But since the machines skyrocketed in popularity in the mid-2010s, air fryer designs have branched away from that original ovular model.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Alessandro Michele, creative director, Valentino A disruptive force, Michele masterminded Gucci’s legendary men’s fall 2015 show that shifted fashion aesthetics, shaped the industry for years to come and over the next seven years skyrocketed the brand’s business.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Following the scandal, Paul's notoriety skyrocketed online, leading to her and the rest of #MomTok coming together for a Hulu reality series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
But since the machines skyrocketed in popularity in the mid-2010s, air fryer designs have branched away from that original ovular model.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Alessandro Michele, creative director, Valentino A disruptive force, Michele masterminded Gucci’s legendary men’s fall 2015 show that shifted fashion aesthetics, shaped the industry for years to come and over the next seven years skyrocketed the brand’s business.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Following the scandal, Paul's notoriety skyrocketed online, leading to her and the rest of #MomTok coming together for a Hulu reality series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyrocket
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The company reported a 359% jump in order backlog during its first quarter 2026 earnings call, sending its stock soaring 36% for the day.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The number of participating providers soared from more than 400 during the previous school year to more than 2,100 this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Skyrocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyrocket. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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