rockets

verb

Definition of rocketsnext
present tense third-person singular of rocket
1
as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly the startled cat rocketed out of the room

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2
as in soars
to rise abruptly and rapidly the child actor rocketed to stardom at the age of eight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rockets
  1. increases
  2. drives
  3. jumps
  4. buzzes
Verb
  • This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Novartis is a prime example, fostering a culture of curiosity and empowerment that drives both engagement and innovation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Verb
  • The online world sometimes seems to revolve around stressful scenarios—road rages, animal attacks, cliff jumps, political debates—that demand our response, or at least our contemplation of one.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The historically subversive comedy, which debuted off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 2019, jumps between 16th century France, 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, and will feature a South Asian and South Asian American cast.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumps
Verb
  • Your phone buzzes with another client message.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Miami always buzzes, but the excitement reaches fever pitch with the arrival of Art Basel in December.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of buzzes
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