aerial

Definition of aerialnext

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Recent Examples of aerial In an aerial view, the Honda of San Marcos dealership is seen on March 12, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas. Justina Lee, CNBC, 15 May 2026 Russia launched more than 1,600 drones and missiles over a 30-hour period, marking the most intense aerial attack since the beginning of the full-scale war in 2022. Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Massive aerial assaults on Ukraine this week Russia fired ballistic and cruise missiles in the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that Moscow had launched more than 1,560 drones against Ukrainian population centers since Wednesday. Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 Newcastle have struggled to win aerial duels from opposition corners, often being outmuscled in the air to concede 10 times from these situations. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerial
vertical
Adjective
  • On the walls hung vertical scrolls of Chinese calligraphy.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Floor maltings still running the traditional way, coopers making barrels on site, a 30-year vertical tasting conducted without theatrics.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026

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“Aerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerial. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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