SKYROCKETING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

skyrocketing

verb

present participle of skyrocket

as in soaring

to rise abruptly and rapidly the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket

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Recent Examples of skyrocketing Vozinha shot to global fame overnight, with his social media following skyrocketing from around 50,000 before the match to over 13 million today. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 It’s also given way to the fur baby movement — a group that’s emerged as more Americans delay having kids or nix them altogether due to the skyrocketing costs of parenting. — Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The tariff battles involve steel and aluminum, materials used for farm equipment and cans, pushing prices higher, and the wars have led to skyrocketing fuel costs and supply chain issues. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Another seller speaking at Tehran’s Central Fruit and Vegetable Market on Tuesday morning described a steep drop in people coming to the market due to skyrocketing prices. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Numerous drivers have said the higher rates will force them to pay hundreds more a year at a time when other costs like groceries are skyrocketing. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Within weeks after the concession took effect, many Cochabamba residents saw a skyrocketing increase in their water bills. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Under DeSantis, Florida also saw growth in business and tourism, but also rising inflation and skyrocketing insurance costs. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The laws, which mandated financial reserves for repairs and more regular inspections, led to skyrocketing costs for many condo owners. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

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An internal polymer maximizes energy transfer and dampens vibration – making shots feel soft and powerful, while soaring high and tight.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Revenues are up, player salaries are higher, viewership is growing, and team valuations are soaring.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

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Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
His foundation is aiming to spend $200 billion by 2045 with an increasing focus on AI.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

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