airships

plural of airship

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Recent Examples of airships 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, 25 Oct. 2023
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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • In practical terms, according to a person familiar with the discussions surrounding the new requirement, ships may need to use armed security teams on board or equipment designed to prevent hijackings, kidnappings or robberies.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
  • But Shahed drones have mainly struck stationary targets such as Amazon data centers and energy facilities, sometimes hitting slow-moving commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • De la Espriella has promised to cancel the talks and take a more confrontational approach to rebel groups that includes using airplanes to spray coca fields with herbicides.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Findings reveal that roughly one in eight airplanes failed water safety standards, including tests for coliform bacteria, a red flag for contamination.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner can be very unsightly.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025

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“Airships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airships. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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