as in flies
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
once humankind learned how to aviate, the world became a much smaller place
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The American flag flies behind a Wall Street sign near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on April 22, 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 June 2026 -
Now, Cecil always flies with the super slim bladeless pocket knife.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Building on a recurring motif of witches, Woods has Emily and Sylvia lift off during a thunderstorm, soaring above the city skyline in a sequence that hovers between dream and fantasy.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Bubblegum-pink parasols frame the infinity pool, which hovers over the private sandy beach and shows off views spanning all the way to the Lérins Islands.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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This news soon wings its way to Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the magazine’s publisher, who hires her to be Runway’s features editor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the ship sails the Antarctic Peninsula, passengers go on excursions, such as taking a Zodiac or kayaking, to view wildlife and immerse themselves in nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Before the quartet of late November and December holiday sailings begins, the ship sails an almost identical route along the Seine between March and November.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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People hold their phones up to improve their views of the parade floats on Maiden Lane and Broadway.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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As if value just floats in thin air and evil aldermen are firing bazookas in its saintly direction.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Intensify your eyes with the creamy, 24-Hour Waterproof Eyeliner, which glides on smooth for all-day to all-night wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.—
Shawn Laatsch,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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“Aviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviates. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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