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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.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Oct. 2023
IEEE Spectrum, 25 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airships
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Federal authorities said the unsafe or improper use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), can pose risks to aircraft, law enforcement operations and people on the ground.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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On Wednesday morning, the M/T Settebello was transiting the Sea of Oman, laden with Iranian oil, when a US aircraft fired precision munitions into its engine room.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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More than 130 ships turned around after being ordered to do so, CENTCOM said.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Passengers can only carry certain lithium batteries on planes and cannot check them into the cargo hold, according to FAA and airline regulations.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Most weekends, when the winds are calm between March and October, people here can hear the props of the skydiving planes cruising the sky above.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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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
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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