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
The captain was flying the aircraft while the first officer monitored the flight instruments during the gusty approach.
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Russell Lewis, NPR, 4 June 2026
During the same meeting, commissioners also approved two additional purchases tied to the department’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems program, as part of a separate federal grant awarded a few months ago.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The required separation between the aircraft was maintained, the agency added.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Developing this aircraft together demonstrates the maturity of this collaboration.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
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Russell Lewis, NPR, 4 June 2026
During the same meeting, commissioners also approved two additional purchases tied to the department’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems program, as part of a separate federal grant awarded a few months ago.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The required separation between the aircraft was maintained, the agency added.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Developing this aircraft together demonstrates the maturity of this collaboration.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aircraft
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Accessibility for those with mobility impairments Not recommended for people with disabilities, including because of the arrival by amphibious plane, as well as the many uneven stone steps and sandy trails on the islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Her son Aire was pictured wearing a gray hooded tracksuit top and sweetly smiled for a selfie with his mom while sitting on her lap inside the plane.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Acting as both tour guide and impromptu airplane anxiety therapist is all part of the job for Swanstrom.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Findings reveal that roughly one in eight airplanes failed water safety standards, including tests for coliform bacteria, a red flag for contamination.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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Sale prices currently start from $579 per person, but there’s limited availability due to the size of the ships, so don’t be a slowpoke!—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Other artifacts found with the cannons included pieces of anchors and a portion of a ship's bronze bell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The airliner returned to the skies because the NTSB determined that maintenance workers damaged the plane that crashed by improperly using a forklift to reattach the engine.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The concept is based on BMW's emphasis on long-distance travel, drawing inspiration from high-speed aircraft like the Concorde supersonic airliner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Germany and France on Monday scrapped a landmark project to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet, a core component of Europe’s rearmament effort.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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“Aircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aircraft. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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