- present tense form of rocket (3rd person singular).
rockets
Example Sentences
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Europe has in recent years sought greater independence in space but has never sent a manned mission, instead relying on the rockets and capsules of Russia and the United States.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
CEO Elon Musk envisions eventually launching more than 30 407-foot-tall rockets each day from the Louisiana site.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Several companies hope to use SaxaVord in Unst, the northernmost point in the UK, as a launch site for small commercial rockets.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
But when Iran launched rockets against U.S. bases in Jordan last week, Patriots reportedly were used to knock the incoming missiles down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Alvarez fired his rockets as he sped past the target, then began banking to come around again.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
