Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/
Pronunciation notes
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ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt
Pronunciation notes
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Noun
A type of firework that uses a solid rocket engine to rise quickly into the sky where it emits a variety of effects such as stars, bangs, crackles, etc.
A rebuke, a scolding.
Usage- broadly
A pocket.
Usage- Australia
- UK usage
- Slang
Verb
To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.
Usage- idiomatic
- Informal
- Intransitive
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The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.
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Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.
A new study finds that the number of Americans being diagnosed with opioid addiction continues to skyrocket, but still very few receive any treatment.
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Executives from three hospitals across the country detailed their dire fiscal conditions on a conference call Saturday hosted by the American Hospital Association. This may force some to close their doors just as the need for care skyrockets amid the pandemic.
Her career skyrocketed to new heights with the debut of her years-long Las Vegas residencies.
The cost of keeping historic machinery operational has skyrocketed.
Every percentage point on a mortgage rate makes a big difference for that monthly payment. But a persistent lack of homes on the market is continuing to push up home prices, which climbed in September for the 15th consecutive month, according to NAR data — on top of skyrocketing home insurance costs in some markets.
Said differently, your guac and your avocado toast could skyrocket if 25% tariffs are levied on Mexico.
Blue and gold macaws are not native to Caracas. But over the past two decades their numbers in Venezuela's capital have skyrocketed, with hundreds of these birds now flying freely across the city, and dazzling locals with their colorful feathers and peculiar calls.
To cause to increase suddenly and extremely.
Usage- idiomatic
- Informal
- Transitive
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This is an area you'll have to work out in precise detail, as it's the area most likely to skyrocket your costs—or, without careful planning, leave you with thirsty guests.
Noun
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
sends a firework display high into the sky
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
Verb
shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
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- Examples
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prices skyrocketed