aviate

verb

ˈā-vē-ˌāt How to pronounce aviate (audio)
Definition of aviatenext
as in to fly
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings once humankind learned how to aviate, the world became a much smaller place

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aviate
  1. fly
  2. plane
  3. hover
  4. sail
  5. wing
Verb
  • Its reusable first stage is built to fly at least 25 times, the company has said.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • News network helicopters, on standby at nearby Van Nuys airport, are not permitted to fly near the area.
    Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of fly
Verb
  • Lionsgate has several festivities planed including special events, anniversary screenings, new experiences, and new collectible merchandise, culminating in the release of Ballerina: From the World of John Wick next year on June 6.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
  • But other residents want the initiative to move ahead as planed, asserting that the changes will make the corridor safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of plane
Verb
  • Inflation is also hovering above the Bank of England’s 2% target, after edging higher to 2.6% in November.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Currently, 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 7.00 percent, but experts don't see that rate dropping too much in 2025.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of hover
Verb
  • If new cruise ships sailing out of Port Canaveral like Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua bring you to the area, plan some time to explore before or after your sailing.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Sun Princess is sailing Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries through March before returning from the Mediterranean to home Port Everglades next November.
    Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of sail
Verb
  • Three low-flyers wing an elderly man in the face and don’t miss a flap, his Ray Bans go flying.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But the first real shocker came at Saturday Night’s Main Event when Rhodes brought back WWE’s classic winged eagle championship only to take the easy way out to leave with that belt in hand.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of wing
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