as in airplane
a vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift
a plane flew overhead
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as in level
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
you can do these tracings on any plane surface
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
planed the wood for the picnic table perfectly smooth so that no one would get splinters
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as in to fly
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
an eagle planed effortlessly overhead, gliding on an air current
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Recent Examples of plane
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The final China deal includes a commitment from China to deliver rare earths used in everything from wind turbines to jet planes, Lutnick told Bloomberg.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
All this culminates in a debut album, Addison, that planes down contemporary pop influences into an ooze of familiarity, faintly evoking innovations in underground and alternative music without stepping out of its playlist-friendly lane.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Noun
The planes will operate on routes from Chicago and Philadelphia to London before expanding to other destinations like Zurich and Brisbane.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The final China deal includes a commitment from China to deliver rare earths used in everything from wind turbines to jet planes, Lutnick told Bloomberg.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Verb
Our ruling The Republican Party of Juneau County claimed on Facebook that planes full of unvetted refugees were being accepted to the Milwaukee and Madison airports.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
All this culminates in a debut album, Addison, that planes down contemporary pop influences into an ooze of familiarity, faintly evoking innovations in underground and alternative music without stepping out of its playlist-friendly lane.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plane
Noun
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Imprisoned Allied soldiers hid an entire airplane in the attic of Germany’s escape-proof Colditz Castle.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The landing gear must be positioned correctly in order to fit back into the airplane’s fuselage, said John Goglia, a former member of the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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In 2023, gold and the euro were roughly level at around 16.5% as a share of global official reserves on average, a CNBC calculation of ECB data showed.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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If teams are level after normal time in any of these knockout matches, then an additional 30 minutes of extra time will be played, split over two halves.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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It is inspired by the extraordinary real-life story of Mathias Rust, a young West German teenager in 1987 who shocked the world by flying through Soviet air defences and landed a Cessna aeroplane right in the middle of the Red Square.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true with the lower circulating oxygen levels on an aeroplane, in people with breathing problems or when combined with alcohol.—
Brian Dillon,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Its smooth satin materiality makes the shoe easy to fold and travel-friendly, while ensuring a barefoot-like feel that not many other top white sneakers can secure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Like much of his work, the sculptures evolved intuitively—from flat paper puppets to freestanding forms to these towering outdoor figures.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Kelly Clarkson Home Soprano Indoor Rug This tan, flat woven rug is ideal for bringing a natural texture into any space — whether giving the entryway a refresh or anchoring a cozy breakfast nook.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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But when the National Renewable Energy Laboratory assumed responsibility for renewables, turbine design and engineering moved there; horizontal was the design of choice at the lab.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This innovation creates a more spacious and efficient layout that enables vertical and horizontal flow throughout the yacht.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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That raises real concerns about whether SGA and Co. can make the right plays against Indiana's defensive pressure in Game 7. Ironically, many expected this exact issue -- pressure defense forcing turnovers and leading to easy offense the other way -- to play a huge role in these Finals.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The Ceremony Even the guests have not yet been informed of the ceremony’s exact location.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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“Plane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plane. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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