rocketed

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.

When he finally toggles back to his trading terminal, he finds he’s rocketed to first place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Energy price rises rocketed to 10.9 percent in April, up from 5.1 percent in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Diesel prices have rocketed up to $5.40 on average, up from around $3.80 in February, which could have further-reaching consequences for industries that rely on that specific fuel.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

The outperformance isn’t quite as stark nor as widespread as what investors witnessed back in the spring of 2025, as the market rocketed back from the April tariff tantrum.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Aech cut across Sorrento’s right flank and Art3mis banked left, while I rocketed upward and over him.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline