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adjective

Definition of rocketingnext
as in rapid

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rocketing

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verb

present participle of rocket
1
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly the startled cat rocketed out of the room

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2
as in soaring
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 rocketing
  1. rapid
  2. skyrocketing
  3. meteoric
  4. flying
  5. swift
  6. driving
  7. running
  8. zipping
Adjective
  • The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative includes $1.2 billion for long-term weapons contracts, while drawdown authority allows for rapid transfer of Pentagon stockpiles to Ukraine.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.
    Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of rapid
Verb
  • In the message, Swift reportedly praised Clark’s skyrocketing career, before inviting her to attend an upcoming Kansas City Chiefs game with her.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Clark’s skyrocketing fame has upended her life at a dizzying rate.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of skyrocketing
Adjective
  • Its meteoric rise has been bolstered by a strategic focus on innovation and vertical integration, but recent headwinds may signal a potential turning point.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The latest sale illustrates the meteoric rise of sports team values, which have been exceptionally strong for the NFL.
    Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of meteoric
Adjective
  • Some of these mysterious flying objects are suspected to be drones.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Singh added there is no evidence the mysterious flying objects are linked to a foreign entity or are the work of an adversary.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of flying
Adjective
  • The public backlash and political fallout have been swift and catastrophic for Mr. Yoon.
    Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Wider international condemnation of the government's response has been swift.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of swift
Verb
  • See our analysis of BlackRock’s valuation for a closer look at what’s driving the stock.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These factors are well-known in mammals for driving pluripotency, the ability of stem cells to transform into any cell type.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Adjective
  • Fields was a greater running threat than Wilson, but Pittsburgh’s ground game hasn’t taken a notable step back since the quarterback switch.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Now at 16, his rise as one of the state’s best 8-man running backs has offered him not only opportunities to play in front of college programs, but also the freedom to grow socially.
    BENJAMIN ROYER, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of running
Verb
  • Uber driver Derek Gooderham was zipping along on Interstate 83 when a wave of wood planks tumbled from the lumber truck, sliding down a hill and sweeping his car off the road.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of zipping
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