enplaning

variants also emplaning
present participle of enplane

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Verb
  • On June 16, Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince George will attend the prestigious all-boys boarding school near Windsor this fall, ending years of speculation over where Prince William and Kate Middleton would send their oldest son, who turns 13 on July 22.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Most travelers boarding a red-eye are focused on getting some sleep on the plane, avoiding jet lag, and figuring out how to freshen up before landing and hitting the ground running in your destination.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
    Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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“Enplaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enplaning. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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