Synonyms of skyrocket

skyrocket

verb

as in to soar

to rise abruptly and rapidly

the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soar
• increase
• rocket
• surge
• shoot (up)
• peak
• swell
• proliferate
• escalate
• intensify
• multiply
• zoom
• expand
• accumulate
• balloon
• enlarge
• mount
• snowball
• heighten
• mushroom
• appreciate
• wax
• build up
• burgeon
• crest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plummet
• plunge
• fall
• tumble
• slump
• collapse
• decrease
• nose-dive
• diminish
• lessen
• drop
• wane
• contract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skyrocket

That’s been the case for 23-year-old right-hander Jonah Tong, who skyrocketed through the Mets organization last season, only to struggle for long stretches of this one. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

However, several reports and analyses indicate that in key data center areas commercial property values are skyrocketing. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Pinterest in August found that searches on its platform for banana latte syrup skyrocketed 916%; blueberry coffee rose 384%; and marshmallow cold foam increased 250%. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Under Goodell’s leadership, the NFL’s popularity and revenue have skyrocketed. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026