- present tense form of rocket (3rd person singular).
rockets
Example Sentences
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Jobs for engineers and technicians building rockets, airplanes and weapons have drawn families from afar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Early Iranian drones, including some tested during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, were used for reconnaissance and air support, with antitank rockets strapped under the wings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
SpaceX is set to invest $100 billion in a new facility in Louisiana, expanding its ability to launch more Starship rockets into orbit by the end of the decade.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
The techniques vary: either seeding rockets are burned to release a plume of particles, or the saline solution is sprayed directly into the cloud for greater precision.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He wanted to be someone who could catch criminals, beat up bad guys, fly airplanes, shoot rockets, and end up being He-Man of the Whole World.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
