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.
will skyrocket
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future tenseof skyrocket.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Taxpayers will get socked with the bill later, and the cost will skyrocket if there’s a stock-market downturn, as sooner or later there will be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
It’s a sign that concerns around Oracle are manifesting across the entire AI trade, as investors wonder if demand for data centers and chips will skyrocket enough to justify current valuations.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 11, 2025
Another gold would mean "her marketability will skyrocket" and "she could potentially earn anything between £1m to £3m annually from various brand deals and endorsements", she predicts.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
“We need Gaza’s last remaining hospitals, shelters, markets and water systems to stay functional. Without them, hunger and disease will skyrocket, taking more child lives.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
