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Recent Examples of astronautic
No wonder the Lakers went and hired Rohan Ramadas — the guy with an astronautical engineering degree from USC — as an assistant general manager.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The project could also benefit from astronautical interventions, Carpenter says, meaning maintaining AeSI could be another possible task for the Artemis crews that NASA plans to land on the moon by 2028 and throughout the 2030s.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
After graduating from the Air Force Academy with a degree in astronautical engineering, McCasland was commissioned to serve in 1979, according to his military biography.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The project could also benefit from astronautical interventions, Carpenter says, meaning maintaining AeSI could be another possible task for the Artemis crews that NASA plans to land on the moon by 2028 and throughout the 2030s.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
After graduating from the Air Force Academy with a degree in astronautical engineering, McCasland was commissioned to serve in 1979, according to his military biography.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronautic
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Long before scientists understood solar wind or magnetism, people associated auroras with spirits, omens, warriors, or celestial beings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Although the darkest, clearest skies can be found farther south, SkyBoma’s vantage over the endless bush offers remarkable celestial views.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Over the years, Orphan Barrel has released some stellar whiskeys like Muckety-Muck, a quarter-century-old single grain scotch whisky, and Scarlet Shade, a 14-year-old rye whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The town earned its reputation thanks to the Citrus Golf Trail, a collection of 10 stellar courses that each offer gorgeous views and challenging design.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Here, a fictional band has been beautifully imagined by author Dawnie Walton—but actual songs could tip this project into the astral plane.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Anyone’s capacity for personal reflection is limited, and even if the former president were capable of astral-projection levels of self-study, should similar trust really extend to every former colleague and family member tasked with stewarding his legacy?—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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It’s been nearly three years since Hugh Jackman split from his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, and the Deadpool & Wolverine actor has found love again with his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
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Turns out his co-star Geena Davis feels likewise.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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After a sultry stretch, weather conditions in parts of the Midwest and East are about to get more refreshing for the final week of the astronomical spring season.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Other starry Knicks diehards include Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, and Spike Lee, who were all present to see Brunson lead his team to victory 94-90 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, clinching the NBA Finals title for the first time in 53 years.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Astronautic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronautic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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