as in flying
travel through the air by the use of wings
for centuries people had been fascinated by the flight of birds
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
a work of 19th-century Romanticism depicting the ancient Israelites' flight from Egypt
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Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Access to the Terminal 5 lounge is open to business class flyers on its flights and Star Alliance Gold cardholders flying out of the same terminal on a Star Alliance international flight.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Engineers temporarily removed two Falcon 9 boosters from SpaceX's launch rotation in 2023 for in-depth inspections after their 15th flight.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
What To Know On Monday, Bavarian State Police reported that drone flights were spotted over German armed forces (Bundeswehr) sites in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hanes Ecosmart Crewneck Sweatshirt Get ready to cozy up with a book in hand on your next flight or train ride, thanks to this pullover Hanes sweatshirt.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Access to the Terminal 5 lounge is open to business class flyers on its flights and Star Alliance Gold cardholders flying out of the same terminal on a Star Alliance international flight.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Engineers temporarily removed two Falcon 9 boosters from SpaceX's launch rotation in 2023 for in-depth inspections after their 15th flight.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
What To Know On Monday, Bavarian State Police reported that drone flights were spotted over German armed forces (Bundeswehr) sites in Manching and Neuburg an der Donau.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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