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
Plus, airplanes tend to be chilly, so my mom always appreciates having a soft cardigan like this simple style to throw on.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Aid included emergency and military personnel, canine and search teams, medical supplies, water purifiers, airplanes and drones.
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Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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
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
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Aid included emergency and military personnel, canine and search teams, medical supplies, water purifiers, airplanes and drones.
—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airplanes
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An Associated Press analysis of the same database found that in 2024, drones accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial passenger planes taking off and landing at the country’s top 30 busiest airports.
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George — the eldest of Kate and Prince William's three children — and the Princess of Wales recently visited Royal Air Force Coningsby in Lincolnshire, England, to view planes maintained by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
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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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“Airplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airplanes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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