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rocket

[rok-it] / ˈrɒk ɪt /
NOUN
projectile
Synonyms
STRONGEST
booster firework intercontinental ballistic missile missile spacecraft spaceship torpedo weapon
STRONG
ICBM
WEAK
guided missile
VERB
shoot up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascend climb escalate grow lift rise sail skyrocket soar take off zoom
STRONG
tower
WEAK
go through the ceiling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease descend diminish drop go down lessen lower weaken

Example Sentences

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Whether because audiences simply enjoy techno-optimism or because a friendly position helps with guest booking, it does seem like non-adversarial tech coverage is a rocket ship right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

In addition to drones, Kratos makes parts for solid rocket motors and hypersonic technologies.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The version of the rocket SpaceX plans to put through its paces on the next flight features numerous upgrades and engineering changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In her school exercise book Marylyn Minett had been writing about the big events of the 1960s: a rocket launch, a volcano erupting and a shopping trip to Merthyr Tydfil with her auntie Pam.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I stare at the rocket clock in the office, and the second hand has stars on it that go around and around.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist