as in airplanes
a vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift
an exhibit of a few of the aeroplanes that won the Battle of Britain
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Recent Examples of aeroplanes
The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aeroplanes
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Globally, airplanes flew nearly 84% full in November, the highest level on record, according to the latest data available from the International Air Transport Association, an airline industry group.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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They were also served food and drinks as employees worked to clear the snow from runways and de-ice planes.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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While none of the planes were damaged by the debris, such emergency maneuvering can be risky.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Aeroplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeroplanes. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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