1
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
the startled cat rocketed out of the room
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2
as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the child actor rocketed to stardom at the age of eight
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Recent Examples of rocket
Brawls are often seen in baseball, specifically if a pitcher rockets a 100-mph pitch at a batter’s head.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Dates have rocketed to health food stardom in recent weeks.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
That clip quickly rocketed around the world, shocking even the CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the most intriguing options on their radar is Sanders, who has rocketed up draft boards thanks to his standout performances at both Jackson State and Colorado.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Dates have rocketed to health food stardom in recent weeks.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
That clip quickly rocketed around the world, shocking even the CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the most intriguing options on their radar is Sanders, who has rocketed up draft boards thanks to his standout performances at both Jackson State and Colorado.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocket
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Some experts have warned that Trump's agenda might speed up the program's insolvency.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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An automobile sped around another car stopped for crossing signals on Wisconsin Highway 14 near Kenosha and into the path of a Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad electric passenger train heading south for Chicago at 70 mph.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Bitcoin and crypto have soared since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump (though the rally has lost momentum, potentially signalling a serious stock market crash).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Before the injury, Shiffrin was off to a soaring start to the season.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mayor, 3 council seats open:Local Surprise City Hall races to watch in 2024 Speaking to the ongoing population and business growth in Surprise, Sada said there were multiple factors attributing to it.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The birds fly around the light, unable to extricate themselves.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Southwest plane flew over the private jet at an uncorrected pressure altitude of 900 feet, which was approximately 250 feet above ground after adjusting for pressure and elevation, FlightRadar24 said.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Rather than carry around a complete sewing kit, tuck a few safety pins into your purse, wallet, or carry-on, safety pins take up zero space, are TSA-approved, and can even come in handy to impress a colleague or traveling partner.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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In this region, land, sea, and Black labor converged to leave a culinary imprint that has traveled far beyond the Carolina coast.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
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Georginio Rutter hurried back from hernia surgery to start.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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These deals won't be around forever, so hurry up and add these to your cart!—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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The severity of this year’s flu season is driven by a combination of factors, experts suggested.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The state Department of Public Utilities has yet to respond to Maura Healey’s letter calling for the agency to take immediate action to alleviate surging energy prices that critics say are driven by the governor’s hostility towards natural gas.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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As gunshots rained down and throngs of terrified parade-goers ran in all directions, Dr. David Baum rushed to render aid.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Harris has four straight years of 17 starts and 1,000 rushing yards to open his career.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Rocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocket. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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