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a machine that flies through the air
a new military aircraft a company that manufactures aircraft
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Recent Examples of aircraft
Why not be like aircraft manufacturers and shipyards that build the vehicles and sell them?
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 June 2025
The two aircraft were similar — the C-47A was used in World War II as a military plane, while the DC-3 was considered its civilian equivalent.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2025
Air Force One, the president’s official plane, could be the most famous aircraft in the world.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
However, the aircraft itself did suffer a lot of damage.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 June 2025
The two aircraft were similar — the C-47A was used in World War II as a military plane, while the DC-3 was considered its civilian equivalent.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2025
Air Force One, the president’s official plane, could be the most famous aircraft in the world.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
However, the aircraft itself did suffer a lot of damage.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aircraft
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The appearance of Trump's name in the flight logs does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing, as many of the individuals named could have been on Epstein's plane for legitimate reasons.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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War planes fly over the international ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings June 6 on Utah Beach, Normandy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As Trump is relying on Qatar for hostage release talks and supplying him with a new presidential airplane, Stutzman said Doha cannot be trusted.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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More than half of travelers (52 percent) believed people should never fart on an airplane and should hold it in, with Americans (54 percent) more likely than Brits (47 percent) to agree.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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As of June 12, the ship was still partially sunken about 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, and a broadcast notice was issued telling mariners to avoid the area, according to officials.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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When the Yautja harpoon the ship from below, the humans are temporarily blocked from taking off until Ursa decides to sacrifice herself, sliding down the cable and severing it from the ship.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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The report documented hundreds of instances where balloons, birds and satellites were mistakenly identified, along with a few cases that remain puzzling—such as a close encounter between a commercial airliner and an unidentified object off the New York coast.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The proposals come months after January's deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial airliner over Washington, D.C., which is under investigation.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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The drill involved 21 warships, three submarines, 41 fighter jets, 19 helicopters, and 10 patrol aircraft.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The Netherlands has provided key arms to Kyiv, including F-16 fighter jets.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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“Aircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aircraft. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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