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
During the exchange, A heavy, twin-rotor MH-47 Chinook, the lead aircraft in the formation tasked with inserting the assault team, was struck by hostile fire.
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January 8, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
It would not be built until federal regulatory approval comes through for electric aircraft, paving the way for future electric air taxi services.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Once the rollout is complete, free Wi-Fi will be available on most American Airlines aircraft for all AAdvantage members — a loyalty program that is free to join.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
As for grunt, the new biz jet gets its juice from a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, allowing the aircraft to dart to a max speed of 441 knots.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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January 8, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
It would not be built until federal regulatory approval comes through for electric aircraft, paving the way for future electric air taxi services.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Once the rollout is complete, free Wi-Fi will be available on most American Airlines aircraft for all AAdvantage members — a loyalty program that is free to join.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
As for grunt, the new biz jet gets its juice from a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, allowing the aircraft to dart to a max speed of 441 knots.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aircraft
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From looking out for the notification from Delta that my luggage has been loaded on the plane to keeping an eye on FindMy at baggage claim, this portable charger is an indispensable travel essential.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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About 20 Air Force combat planes, including F-15Es, A-10s and AC-130J gunships, as well as MQ-9 Reaper drones and Jordanian F-16 fighter jets, fired more than 90 bombs and missiles toward at least 35 targets Saturday, according to Capt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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One Coy Hill release even had a special cork made to contain the volcanic whiskey within, which was bottled between 143 and 155 proof—that’s certifiable hazmat, as any whiskey over 140 proof (70 percent ABV) is deemed unsafe to bring onboard an airplane.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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The length hits just below the butt, which is ideal for cozying up in a chilly airplane cabin or after a sweaty hot yoga session.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bagail 8-piece Packing Cube Set While dress codes during the day skew casual on board a ship, passengers do like to dress up at night, which means the pressure is on to pull together a classy outfit that’s not on repeat.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Yet, Luckey maintained that the secure zone of an airport and a commercial airliner are relatively safe environments.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Slated for publication on February 10, Cold Zero watches as a cutting-edge commercial airliner crash-lands near the North Pole, stranding survivors in one of the most hostile environments on Earth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rare earths and the magnets made from them are used heavily by militaries in weapons like fighter jets, drones and missiles, and are also critical for manufacturing goods such as smartphones and electric vehicles.—
Josh Xiao Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fighter jets bombed strategic targets in Panama City and Colón, while ground forces dismantled the Panamanian Defense Forces.—
Cristina Guevara,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Aircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aircraft. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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