Showing results for rocketing. Search instead for trockenfilz.

rocketing

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Cue rocketing bills, blackouts—and solar panels appearing on homes, factories and farms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

As the Chicago Bears were rocketing toward an NFC North title and playoff run, quarterback Caleb Williams made a comment on social media about his Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman that has proven prophetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Constellation’s stock had rallied 57.9% in 2025 after climbing 91.4% in 2024, while Vistra shares gained 17% last year after rocketing 257.9% in 2024.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

German semiconductor titan Infineon specializes in powering AI, a market where the amount of computing taking place is expected to continue rocketing.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“Apparently one of them was still rocketing around when the please-men turned up —” Mr. Weasley groaned.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling