as in donations
something given to someone without expectation of a return
business takes him to all corners of the globe, but he never fails to bring back fairings for the family back in London
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Recent Examples of fairings
The concept draws inspiration from traditional trucking, where bolt-on fairings and side skirts have long been used to cut fuel burn.
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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
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 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
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
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 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 fairings
Noun
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The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But what about when making online donations?—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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There will be presentations to honor veterans, guest speakers and a salute from the Vista City Council.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Fairings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairings. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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