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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airframes
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Meanwhile, the breakaway republic of Somaliland on the Horn of Africa provided Israel with an additional military position, one of the sources said, allowing Israeli aircraft a point to potentially stop on long-range flights to Iran.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026 -
Local, state and federal first responders worked on containing the blaze, assisted by water delivery aircraft.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Over the last ten years, aerospace and defense manufacturers have used the EBAM process to supply structural titanium and specialized alloy components for commercial aircraft, naval ships, and defense systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The Navy remained consistent with its promise to deliver a total of 122 manned ships and 63 unmanned platforms over the course of five years.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Although its rigid design hearkens back to the gargantuan airships of the early 20th century, Pathfinder 1 is almost completely different from any large airship that has flown before.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Oct. 2023
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The show features displays of vintage tractors and engines along with tractor rides, wagon rides, exhibitors, food, live music and a daily parade.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Airlines, meanwhile, warned that margins and profits will halve this year, with the sector especially vulnerable because aircraft makers are behind on deliveries, meaning firms are relying on older, more fuel-hungry planes.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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Still, if the company can solve its funding and technology challenges, Alice, or an aircraft inspired by it, could become one of the first fully electric commuter planes to enter commercial service.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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“Airframes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airframes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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