aerial

adjective

Definition of aerialnext
as in suspended

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Recent Examples of aerial The service expands on Wing and DoorDash’s existing drone operations in the Charlotte region, adding Lowe’s to a lineup of retail brands offering aerial drop-offs. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Explosive offense led by young QB Just like the days of Leach and Dan Mullen, Mississippi State is led by a dynamic aerial assault with a rising star at QB. — Pj Green september 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 The meeting came as Russia and Ukraine intensified aerial attacks, including strikes on energy infrastructure, ahead of the UN General Assembly. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 During the aerial barrages, drones have repeatedly strayed into neighboring countries, unnerving leaders who are wary of Russia and fear being dragged into conflict. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial
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vertical
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  • Move items off the counter and onto vertical surfaces, cabinet interiors, pantry doors and refrigerator sides so work zones stay clear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Rails, pegboards and magnetic strips open up vertical surfaces most people ignore.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of vertical

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“Aerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerial. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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