skyrocket
noun
a rocket firework that ascends into the air and explodes at a height, usually in a brilliant array of sparks of one or more colors.
has skyrocketed
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present perfectof skyrocket (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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While no agency tracks these cases nationwide, three firms that help secure these kinds of residences said interest in so-called golden visas has skyrocketed in the past five years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Video games remain profitable, but the cost of producing them has skyrocketed.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Oregon’s affordable housing production has skyrocketed in recent years.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Demand has skyrocketed recently as hyperscalers push to build out AI infrastructure, leading to a surge in costs.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
My level has skyrocketed from 28 to 49.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
