as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket
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Recent Examples of skyrocket
In the aftermath of 9/11, the country also experienced a massive surge in Islamophobia, with FBI data indicating anti-Muslim hate crimes skyrocketed by 1,600% in 2001.
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USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Skipping the pump entirely by owning an electric vehicle may sound more enticing than ever as the cost of gas continues to skyrocket.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
Computing is accelerating rapidly, leading to skyrocketing energy consumption that could even consume a third of all power generated on the planet.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
After the start of the Israel-Gaza War, some states have adopted the definition in anti-discrimination law in light of skyrocketing reports of antisemitic incidents.
—Jack Harvel
april 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Skipping the pump entirely by owning an electric vehicle may sound more enticing than ever as the cost of gas continues to skyrocket.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
Computing is accelerating rapidly, leading to skyrocketing energy consumption that could even consume a third of all power generated on the planet.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
After the start of the Israel-Gaza War, some states have adopted the definition in anti-discrimination law in light of skyrocketing reports of antisemitic incidents.
—Jack Harvel
april 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyrocket
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Some economists and analysts have also wondered whether the Fed would go so far as to consider a rate hike at a moment when energy prices are soaring.—
Christine Romans,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Early response rates were low, but with incentives and broader outreach, participation soared.—
Jason Jewell,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Water testing has been temporarily increased to once a month at the Oceanside Harbor after someone reported seeing a suspicious liquid dumped from a boat.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This sprawling, unchecked population growth just increases water demand.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Skyrocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyrocket. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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