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
Fancy colored diamonds have been all the rage recently; prices of the gems have skyrocketed by 205 percent over the last 20 years, according to a recent report from Natural Diamond Council, in partnership with Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the plan was put in place, enrollment at both schools has skyrocketed, and because the district has struggled to adequately staff them, officials have implemented enrollment caps that prevent some west Louisville students from attending the school closest to their homes.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The label skyrocketed in the 1980s thanks to major pop culture moments like Richard Gere’s Armani wardrobe in the 1980 film American Gigolo.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Still, Ford reported its retail EV sales skyrocketed by 19% to a total of 10,671 sold in August.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the plan was put in place, enrollment at both schools has skyrocketed, and because the district has struggled to adequately staff them, officials have implemented enrollment caps that prevent some west Louisville students from attending the school closest to their homes.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The label skyrocketed in the 1980s thanks to major pop culture moments like Richard Gere’s Armani wardrobe in the 1980 film American Gigolo.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Still, Ford reported its retail EV sales skyrocketed by 19% to a total of 10,671 sold in August.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyrocket
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That caused inflation in the transfer market and players’ valuations soared.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Gallery, spanning seven levels, is connected by a soaring atrium of floating cast medallion stairs.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stimulated mitochondria generate more ATP, while improved circulation increases blood flow and oxygenation.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Protests have also broken out due to ICE checkpoints popping up around the city and the police increasing curfew zones for minors.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Skyrocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyrocket. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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