Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airframes
Noun
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Washington — The US military used an anti-drone laser system to shoot down a unmanned aircraft operated by US Customs and Border Protection in Texas, according to congressional representatives.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Washington is ramping up pressure on Tehran, amassing aircraft and warships in the Middle East, and sanctioning more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike other Princess ships, the salon, gym and cycling studio are separate, on deck 19.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Smaller ships can access ports that larger ships cannot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The missile is intended to intercept military aircraft, maritime patrol planes and high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last summer, Russia stood by powerlessly as US and Israeli war planes struck Iran, another key Russian Kremlin partner in the Middle East, targeting its nuclear facilities.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Airframes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airframes. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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