AERIAL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

aerial

adjective

Definition of aerial

as in suspended

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Recent Examples of aerial For less-sporty activities there are plenty of wellness offerings, too, like aerial yoga in the woods, outdoor meditation, and nature photography. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Crews withdrawing from the interior of the home and transitioning to defensive operations with aerial master streams because of roof collapse. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 The entire portion of the driveway adjacent to the garage has collapsed, as seen in aerial photos of the sinkhole. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 In military terms, dogfighting refers to the close aerial combat that fighter jets engage in, pitting two or more pilots against one another in contests of flying ability and firepower. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial

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vertical

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In the last big vertical ladder section, Hector and I reached peak levels of awareness of our surroundings.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The company conducted the flights using its Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Louisiana.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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