as in plane
a machine that flies through the air
a new military aircraft a company that manufactures aircraft
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Recent Examples of aircraft
First responders helped remove the pilot, described as an elderly man, from the aircraft.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
And while the company describes it as a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the thing is really just a little, folding, modular, tandem-rotor helicopter.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The move would close loopholes that allowed military aircraft to turn off their ADS-B equipment, even when flying on non-combat missions.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The Vultee aircraft completed a flight from Los Angeles to New York in 11 hours and 34 minutes and 16 seconds, smashing the existing record of 12 hours for that distance.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
And while the company describes it as a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the thing is really just a little, folding, modular, tandem-rotor helicopter.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The move would close loopholes that allowed military aircraft to turn off their ADS-B equipment, even when flying on non-combat missions.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The Vultee aircraft completed a flight from Los Angeles to New York in 11 hours and 34 minutes and 16 seconds, smashing the existing record of 12 hours for that distance.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aircraft
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The two walked together from the plane to their waiting limousine, Ohtani dressed in a black training suit and cap while Tanaka sported an all-black outfit.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Looking forward to seeing Becks on our plane ride home.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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An American Airlines Airbus A321 taxis at San Diego International Airport as a United Airlines airplane departs on August 24, 2024 in San Diego, California.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moscow has been accused of hybrid warfare measures in the region; German media outlet Kieler Nachrichten reported Thursday that the Russian amphibious Ropucha-class landing ship Aleksandr Shabalin anchored off the German coast and blocked a key shipping route between the Baltic and the North Seas.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That research, for example, recently discovered a survivor of the 1912 Titanic disaster was – by sheer chance – buried within feet of a man who worked on the ship that rescued her.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Board the custom, private VIP airliner meticulously appointed for the most discerning traveler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Flying to Montserrat requires connecting journeys from nearby Antigua and involves travelling on small STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft, providing much more of a white-knuckle ride than your typical airliner.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The move comes months after the Coast Guard requested a $50 million budget increase, reportedly in an effort to replace Noem's aging jet with a new long-range Gulfstream V jet.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Over 17 nights, travelers are whisked by private jet across seven exquisite destinations to stay in the world’s most esteemed independent hotels and resorts.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Aircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aircraft. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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