Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airliners
Noun
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During peak travel season, this number can soar to upwards of 5,000 airplanes flying per hour.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025 -
That is because most GPS jamming is not primarily targeted at airplanes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For example, Portugal has just cancelled an order for F-35 fighter jets and will instead buy European planes, while the centrepiece of Australia’s military strategy, AUKUS, is in disarray.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Reagan National Airport has the nation's busiest runway, and commercial planes and choppers share nearby airspace.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Police searched the Boeing 777 plane, which had about 339 passengers and 10 crewmembers, after the aircraft landed, according to an airline spokesperson.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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However, the aircraft itself did suffer a lot of damage.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Airliners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airliners. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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