1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water jetting out of opened fire hydrants at a dangerously high rate
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2
as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano has been jetting out fiery lava in life-threatening amounts
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3
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
the presidential candidates jetted through the state for a week before racing off to the next primary
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Recent Examples of jet
Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Air travel safety There was a close call at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Tuesday as a private jet entered a runway without authorization and forced a Southwest Airlines plane to abort its landing.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Commercial airliners jetting to and from the airport share the skies with military aircraft from nearby bases crisscrossing the country’s capital.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Southwest plane had nearly touched down, the video shows, when the smaller jet began to cross in front of it, and the Southwest plane pulled up and reascended.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Air travel safety There was a close call at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Tuesday as a private jet entered a runway without authorization and forced a Southwest Airlines plane to abort its landing.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Hopper is projecting airfares to Canada, Africa and the Middle East will be basically flat compared to last year, and jetting from the U.S. to Mexico and Central America will cost roughly 9% more, on average, at $469 per fare.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Commercial airliners jetting to and from the airport share the skies with military aircraft from nearby bases crisscrossing the country’s capital.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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His physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, cut his hand, and then used the spray on that cut.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Place the whole or chopped vegetables into a jar and pour in the brine.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Musk poured money into the group during the 2024 elections, as part of his efforts to support the candidacy of Donald Trump and other Republicans running for office.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As Mavericks fans were being ejected from the stadium, Nowitzki was out in Los Angeles, sitting in the stands to show Dončić his support.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gone are the days in the NBA when the West, led by Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond at the Cow Palace in 1967, snapped a four-game losing streak with an upset over an East team in a game so intense coach Red Auerbach of the Celtics was ejected.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The birds fly around the light, unable to extricate themselves.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Southwest plane flew over the private jet at an uncorrected pressure altitude of 900 feet, which was approximately 250 feet above ground after adjusting for pressure and elevation, FlightRadar24 said.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Blue Devils raced out to a 15-2 lead in opening six minutes and then burst out of the break with a 24-6 run after the ‘Canes closed the first half with a 7-1 spurt in the final minute to cut the deficit to 47-32.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Always share updates in short spurts, and encourage readers to click to read more.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For Paramount+ Essential subscribers, episodes will be available to stream the day after the episode airs.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Netflix, which streams the Twain prize ceremony held in March, did not respond to a request for comment.—
Robin Pogrebin,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, chaos did erupt at a couple of events, including demonstrators trying to enter the state Capitol in Arizona, and an arrest was made in Washington, D.C., after a protester allegedly sprayed paint on a Trump supporter.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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When the verdicts were read the courtroom erupted in cheers and the rapper literally leapt into the crowd to hug superstar girlfriend Rihanna.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some experts have warned that Trump's agenda might speed up the program's insolvency.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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An automobile sped around another car stopped for crossing signals on Wisconsin Highway 14 near Kenosha and into the path of a Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad electric passenger train heading south for Chicago at 70 mph.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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