as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket
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Recent Examples of skyrocketed
Inflation in Iran has skyrocketed above 50%.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
His efficiency, even with a significantly larger opportunity, skyrocketed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Inflation has skyrocketed, leaving many unable to afford basic necessities.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026
His productivity has skyrocketed, but so too has his exhaustion.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Premium large formats have skyrocketed in popularity since COVID, in part because the larger-than-life screens help distinguish the out-of-the-home moviegoing experience.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026
Concerns over the cost of living have skyrocketed since the pandemic.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 June 2026
His fortune reached $20 billion in 2019 and skyrocketed the following year after a Tesla stock split, making Musk the world’s fifth centibillionaire — worth more than $100 billion — by Forbes’ estimate.
—Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Meanwhile, homelessness skyrocketed.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
His efficiency, even with a significantly larger opportunity, skyrocketed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Inflation has skyrocketed, leaving many unable to afford basic necessities.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026
His productivity has skyrocketed, but so too has his exhaustion.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Premium large formats have skyrocketed in popularity since COVID, in part because the larger-than-life screens help distinguish the out-of-the-home moviegoing experience.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026
Concerns over the cost of living have skyrocketed since the pandemic.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 June 2026
His fortune reached $20 billion in 2019 and skyrocketed the following year after a Tesla stock split, making Musk the world’s fifth centibillionaire — worth more than $100 billion — by Forbes’ estimate.
—Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Meanwhile, homelessness skyrocketed.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyrocketed
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Prices of essential goods have soared and many people have lost their jobs, with millions now at risk of falling into poverty amid widespread economic struggles.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Stocks soared on news that Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and the United States would end its blockade, potentially freeing energy transport.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Skyrocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyrocketed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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