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Definitions

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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The success of NASA’s Artemis II launch earlier this month also raised the profile of the business, as Boeing built the Space Launch System stage rocket for the mission.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Some billionaires put their money into space rocket launches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Houchois added that the results may “raise the logic” of an eventual merger with SpaceX, the rocket maker controlled by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is requiring Blue Origin to conduct a "mishap investigation" after the space company's New Glenn rocket failed to deliver a communications satellite into the correct orbit.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Bye, Rocket,” Fly says when the rocket booster breaks away.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga