aerial

adjective

Definition of aerialnext
as in suspended

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Recent Examples of aerial Only one of the three Roadster variants – the single-seat Rocket – will be capable of full aerial stunts. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 They are focused on inspecting what is known as the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly that has been visible in aerial photos dating back to 1938 but was first noticed in satellite imagery in 2020. — Lana Zak, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The incidents on Tuesday, for which Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Russia was likely responsible, came a week after sea and aerial drones struck two other commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Holyvolt plans to begin commercializing DRX in 2027, starting with unmanned aerial vehicles before moving into mobility. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial
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vertical
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  • Over recent years, ambitious and headline-grabbing solutions to transportation problems have been unveiled in South Florida, from vertical jet ports to autonomous vehicles.
    — Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Urquiola paid homage to the existing building by highlighting its external structure and ensuring that the interior design engages with the orderly geometry of the façade’s vertical lines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of vertical

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“Aerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerial. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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