fairing

British

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Recent Examples of fairing The Sport Pack includes a quickshifter, engine guard, radiator grille protection, and a bikini fairing, along with other cosmetic upgrades. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 The concept draws inspiration from traditional trucking, where bolt-on fairings and side skirts have long been used to cut fuel burn. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025 The huge amounts of space junk in orbit, ranging from nuts and bolts to rocket fairings and dead satellites, pose a serious hazard to satellites and the International Space Station, which has to regularly take evasive action to dodge space shrapnel, much of which is moving faster than a bullet. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025 In 2024, the company saw through more than 130 flights of its workhorse medium-lift Falcon 9, which reuses its first-stage booster and payload fairings. Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025 Boeing’s uncrewed spacecraft fits in normal rocket fairings, or nosecones, and has flown five times on United Launch Alliance Atlas V rockets, once on SpaceX Falcon 9 and once on Falcon Heavy. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 The Space Force has only acknowledged one of the satellites aboard the USSF-106 mission, but there are more payloads cocooned inside the Vulcan rocket's fairing. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025 Most dramatically, a standard set of headrest fairings swell like ocean waves behind occupants. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025 The prototype that Sarcos demonstrated had all of the functionality of the version that will ship in January, but latter models will include plastic fairings over the suit as well as quick-change end-effectors. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairing
Noun
  • Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.
    Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Urban was moved to tears by a birthday gift that carried a message of hope and healing.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Preservation efforts succeeded in the 1990s, with the establishment of the Falls of the Ohio State Park and the millions of dollars raised from private donations and public funds.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sarah Bontrager, housing and public services manager for the city of Elk Grove, said the county has been making presentations to local jurisdictions.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The campaign features an eclectic cast such as Linda Fargo, senior vice president, women’s fashion and director of store presentation at Bergdorf’s; Willy Chavarria; Maggie Maurer; Cacho Falcon; TK and Cipriana Quann; Quentin Jones, and Bernard Maisner.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Per the synopsis, A PAW Patrol Christmas sees PAW Patrol member Rubble looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but finding that Santa has come down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Back on the mainland, the charming beach town of Ventura strikes a balance between its maritime past and modern present.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ranked as the 24th wealthiest family in America, their contributions to Louisville are estimated to be over $1 billion.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The men’s golf club also joined in, spreading the word and encouraging contributions for a chance to win the donated driver.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Fairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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