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Recent Examples of seaplane
Less than two years old, the Curtiss was described as an aircraft carrier for seaplanes, essential to the front line if war broke out in the Pacific.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Available now through December 22, guests can look forward to 45% off of round-trip seaplane transfers, complimentary stays and meals for two children below 12 years of age at the six restaurants on site, and complimentary usage of snorkeling equipment and kayaks during the stay.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Since touching down via seaplane for a tropical vacation with her family, the actress, 52, has shared several photos of herself enjoying the sun, sand and surf.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Located on the South Ari Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from the nation’s capital of Malé, Villa Haven is an intimate enclave of just 73 villas and residences, all facing the azure ocean and including a private pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Available now through December 22, guests can look forward to 45% off of round-trip seaplane transfers, complimentary stays and meals for two children below 12 years of age at the six restaurants on site, and complimentary usage of snorkeling equipment and kayaks during the stay.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Since touching down via seaplane for a tropical vacation with her family, the actress, 52, has shared several photos of herself enjoying the sun, sand and surf.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Located on the South Ari Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from the nation’s capital of Malé, Villa Haven is an intimate enclave of just 73 villas and residences, all facing the azure ocean and including a private pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaplane
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In the visualizer for the song, Meléndez-Badillo writes about two amphibians endemic to Puerto Rico that are facing extinction.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
6 Nov. 2024
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As soon as smoke was spotted, wildland firefighters were dispatched, supported by a helicopter and water bombers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The United States and its Northeast Asian allies on Wednesday conducted an aerial drill involving two American bombers after North Korea fired a hypersonic missile last week.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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During filming in England, he was seen dangling from an upside-down biplane — because of course.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier When funding for the flight was approved by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, the Army Air Service chose Donald Douglas’ DT2 biplane as their aircraft of choice.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Army’s record had been set by a five-man crew flying a trimotor monoplane with the financial backing of the War Department.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2024
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Four years later, father and son took their first flight together in Warren, where a Ford trimotor was offering short trips to the public.—
Jamie Turner,
cleveland.com,
16 July 2019
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In Gaza, Israeli warplanes kept up intense strikes, and Palestinian authorities said at least 101 people, including 58 women and children, had been killed since the deal was announced.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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At least half a million Syrians were killed during the war, most of them in airstrikes carried out by Syrian warplanes and helicopters or in prison under torture or in mass executions, according to Syrian human rights groups.—
Raja Abdulrahim,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The quarterback went from almost a dead stop to turning on the jets with one thing in mind — score.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cat mistakenly left on a plane This cat named Mittens became an accidental jet setter when her cage was overlooked multiple times in a plane cargo hold!—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Before becoming the 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush received training on the Avenger TBF/TBM torpedo bomber at NAS Ft. Lauderdale from June 16 to Aug. 16, 1943.—
Lauren Ferrer,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2024
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Several hundred aircraft would assemble, including dive bombers, torpedo bombers and fighter planes, such as the P38 Lightnings, F4F Wildcats, F6F Hellcats, F4U Corsairs and P-40 Warhawks.—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2023
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Foster, fascinated by machines—and perhaps most appreciative of other people when they’re seen from an L. S. Lowry-like distance—had taken to flying gliders, and then planes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The seats have what look like makeshift wings above them as they are meant to be gliders created by Hiccup.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Seaplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaplane. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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