Synonyms of skyrocket

skyrocket

verb

as in to soar

to rise abruptly and rapidly

the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soar
• increase
• surge
• rocket
• peak
• shoot (up)
• swell
• proliferate
• escalate
• intensify
• balloon
• zoom
• multiply
• snowball
• accumulate
• expand
• mushroom
• enlarge
• mount
• bourgeon
• heighten
• wax
• appreciate
• burgeon
• build up
• crest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plummet
• plunge
• fall
• tumble
• slump
• collapse
• decrease
• nose-dive
• diminish
• lessen
• drop
• wane
• contract

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of skyrocket

Their members have been involved in political violence in the US and France, have been banned and arrested in Germany, and are a growing concern for UK and Irish law enforcement as the place of their recruiting has skyrocketed following this summer's riots. —Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024

Elon Musk, whose wealth and influence have skyrocketed since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, is the first person on Earth to reach $400 billion in net worth, Jessica Guynn reports. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

There are some countries bucking the trend, however, with a skyrocketing population surge forecast for Africa. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Prior to the live event, the top offer sat at $1.55 million before skyrocketing within minutes once in-person proceedings began. —Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024