1. moving very quickly upward or forward
Usage: present participle of rocket
2. increasing rapidly
Usage: present participle of rocket

1. extremely fast or rapid
Usage: informal

Examples

• The space shuttle was rocketing toward the moon.
• Gas prices are rocketing this month.
• The company’s profits have been rocketing since the merger.
• She came rocketing down the hill on her bicycle.
• The stock market is rocketing to new highs.
• His career has been rocketing upward for years.
• The ball went rocketing over the fence for a home run.