as in soaring
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket
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Recent Examples of skyrocketing
That could change in quarters ahead due to skyrocketing memory prices.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
As a result, insurance premiums are skyrocketing, and millions of people will lose their health care.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Taipei has been a trending destination in recent years, with Expedia searches skyrocketing more than 2,700 percent in 2023 as Asia travel started up following the pandemic, according to the Taipei Times.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
With prices skyrocketing, the economy dipping and uncertainty looming, more people are looking for side hustles.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Styles isn’t the only musician to face backlash over skyrocketing concert costs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Some of those reasons are structural, like the skyrocketing costs of childcare and declining access to affordable health care, Chesley said.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
With private equity and skyrocketing valuations becoming a bigger part of the women’s game, not every gesture can be taken at face value.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The blockbuster, yet pricey, obesity and diabetes medications have sent pharmaceutical costs skyrocketing.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
As a result, insurance premiums are skyrocketing, and millions of people will lose their health care.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Taipei has been a trending destination in recent years, with Expedia searches skyrocketing more than 2,700 percent in 2023 as Asia travel started up following the pandemic, according to the Taipei Times.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
With prices skyrocketing, the economy dipping and uncertainty looming, more people are looking for side hustles.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Styles isn’t the only musician to face backlash over skyrocketing concert costs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Some of those reasons are structural, like the skyrocketing costs of childcare and declining access to affordable health care, Chesley said.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
With private equity and skyrocketing valuations becoming a bigger part of the women’s game, not every gesture can be taken at face value.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The blockbuster, yet pricey, obesity and diabetes medications have sent pharmaceutical costs skyrocketing.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyrocketing
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At the same time, the price tag for keeping sports in the portfolio is soaring exponentially, even as many traditional media companies are grappling with dips in advertising and distribution.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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You’re surrounded by soaring buildings while still in nature.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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