as in planes
a vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift
my uncle learned how to fly an airplane while serving in the air force
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Recent Examples of airplanes
Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Taiwanese battery manufacturer ProLogium and Dutch aerospace firm Elysian Aircraft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the use of next-generation lithium ceramic batteries in large-scale passenger airplanes.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
However, between beach trips, grimy airplanes, and constant sweating, this is when my clogged, dry skin needs an excellent facial the most.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Safety investigators say sightseeing airplanes and helicopters face less scrutiny than air taxis or charter flights do.
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Todd C. Frankel,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
Royal Typewriter Company used to deliver their typewriters by dropping them out of airplanes on parachutes.
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Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Toxic fumes are leaking into airplanes and sickening passengers and crew members at an alarming rate, according to a September 2025 report by The Wall Street Journal.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Instead of private jets, Fyre Fest attendees were greeted by commercial airplanes with a Fyre logo slapped on the tail.
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Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Visitors can enjoy the thrill of its proximity to bustling bars and the airplanes coming in and out of the airport—but all from a wooden beach chair with a cold cocktail in hand.
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Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Taiwanese battery manufacturer ProLogium and Dutch aerospace firm Elysian Aircraft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the use of next-generation lithium ceramic batteries in large-scale passenger airplanes.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
However, between beach trips, grimy airplanes, and constant sweating, this is when my clogged, dry skin needs an excellent facial the most.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Safety investigators say sightseeing airplanes and helicopters face less scrutiny than air taxis or charter flights do.
—
Todd C. Frankel,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
Royal Typewriter Company used to deliver their typewriters by dropping them out of airplanes on parachutes.
—
Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Toxic fumes are leaking into airplanes and sickening passengers and crew members at an alarming rate, according to a September 2025 report by The Wall Street Journal.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Instead of private jets, Fyre Fest attendees were greeted by commercial airplanes with a Fyre logo slapped on the tail.
—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Visitors can enjoy the thrill of its proximity to bustling bars and the airplanes coming in and out of the airport—but all from a wooden beach chair with a cold cocktail in hand.
—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airplanes
Noun
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Back in May, Westchester County Airport got a new surface awareness system to help protect planes and vehicles from ground collisions, like the one in March at LaGuardia that killed two Air Canada pilots.
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China sends war planes, drones and navy ships towards the island on a daily basis.
Noun
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No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.
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The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
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