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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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They were transferred on two medical aircrafts and have since landed in the Netherlands for treatment, Oceanwide said.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Separately, the Netherlands’ health institute said that three people showing symptoms after coming into contact with an infected person aboard an aircraft have been tested for the Andes variant of hantavirus, with two tests coming back negative and a third still pending.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Oil prices sank Wednesday, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their customers.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Now, on their own again, companies are unwilling to bear the risk of transit — letting ships leave would endanger both cargo and personnel.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 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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Customers dine beneath hanging model airplanes and can watch planes take off and land through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the airport tarmac.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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After he was let go, a court hired him and others back briefly to help the company get rid of their airplanes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Government planes carrying Spanish and French nationals landed in Madrid and Paris on Sunday afternoon, where the passengers were transported to a hospital, according to the two countries' governments.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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During the liquidation process, other airlines will buy Spirit’s planes, hire some of its former employees, and, eventually, take over its slots, including those at the Marine Air Terminal.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 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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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
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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 14 May. 2026.
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