trajectory

as in path
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectory The engineering career landscape Engineering careers can follow diverse trajectories, each offering unique growth opportunities, specialization, and impact. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 Fundamentals Merck continues to deliver resilient financial performance and raised guidance for 2025, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth trajectory. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 Within this paradigm, Brazil aspires to help steer the trajectory of global governance and development. Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025 The slim narrative trajectory has Coppola following Jacobs in the 12 weeks leading up to the show for his spring 2024 collection. Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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Noun
  • Gateway — the Artemis program's pitstop space station in lunar orbit — has had a bumpy path inside the program's architecture.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • While it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational, the E-2 visa does not provide a direct path to permanent residency.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • On fourth-and-12, Weaver bought time in the pocket before finding Gabriel Bess uncovered on a wheel route out of the backfield for a 28-yard touchdown to put Heritage up 23-14 at halftime.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
  • From 2021 to 2022, Austin Ekeler ran a position-high 734 routes, saw 196 targets and caught 157 passes for 1,209 receiving yards.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Johnson took many steps to ensure this bill did not hit the floor, including language in a procedural vote to kill the petition.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The experienced pair of skydivers became entangled in steps on the edge of the plane before dangling frantically mid-air and, ultimately, falling to their deaths, the court heard, per The Guardian.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • The narrative arc of a City Trial session, the ups and downs and dramatic comebacks, is sublime.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Its arc of millions of stars can be seen pouring through the Summer Triangle stars high in the southeast and down to the constellations Sagittarius and Scorpius in the south.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • The service will compete directly with Elon Musk's Starlink, which currently dominates the market and has 8,000 satellites in orbit.
    Annie Palmer,Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The hearing centered on how America can stay ahead in the new space race, with lawmakers pressing the importance of Artemis and reaffirming the need for the Gateway space station and to maintain continuous operations in low Earth orbit (LEO).
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Another issue is that the short-term solutions — often called levers — previously deployed to raise money to spend on transfers have not always been accepted by La Liga, who want the club to be run in a more sustainable way.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Scientists have developed a way to recycle cigarette butts into asphalt, creating roads that are both stronger and more sustainable.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Released in August 2024, the song’s ascent was a slow burn.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The very effort meant to stall its ascent is accelerating it.
    Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • After a slow first half for the offense, Mahomes pulled out his trademark Mahomes Magic to get the team back on track and come within a possession of taking the lead in the fourth quarter.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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