as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket
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House prices have been skyrocketing in the years of the pandemic, as relatively low mortgage rates and a historic lack of inventory spurred ruthless bidding wars between buyers who could afford it.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
But then Covid-19 crashed the economy, causing unemployment to skyrocket and GDP to crash.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
With lithium demand expected to skyrocket 500% by 2030 in just the US alone, ensuring a domestic supply is critical.
—Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
While on the search, Moore also chronicles the emotional effect the closings have had on his family and friends, while violent crimes begin to skyrocket in Flint.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
But then Covid-19 crashed the economy, causing unemployment to skyrocket and GDP to crash.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
With lithium demand expected to skyrocket 500% by 2030 in just the US alone, ensuring a domestic supply is critical.
—Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
While on the search, Moore also chronicles the emotional effect the closings have had on his family and friends, while violent crimes begin to skyrocket in Flint.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Skyrocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyrocket. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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