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also flyers
1
as in ventures
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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as in pilots
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of fliers
Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Spread by social media flyers or mass messages beforehand, the takeovers have on occasion spiraled into chaos, with reports of fights, robberies, gunshots and general disruption.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This is more than just taking random fliers on players.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The candidate has become accustomed to comical mailroom interactions with his neighbors, who are routinely delivered fliers emblazoned with his face.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The brand’s on-the-go drinkware stands up to all kinds of adventures—with travel mugs and bottles that have become favorites among commuters, frequent fliers, and road-trip enthusiasts alike.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Digital flyers for this unsanctioned event have been circulating on social media, according to the Fresno Police Department.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Chocolate-making classes are available for Prestige-class flyers.
—Lauren Mechling, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Spread by social media flyers or mass messages beforehand, the takeovers have on occasion spiraled into chaos, with reports of fights, robberies, gunshots and general disruption.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This is more than just taking random fliers on players.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The candidate has become accustomed to comical mailroom interactions with his neighbors, who are routinely delivered fliers emblazoned with his face.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The brand’s on-the-go drinkware stands up to all kinds of adventures—with travel mugs and bottles that have become favorites among commuters, frequent fliers, and road-trip enthusiasts alike.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Digital flyers for this unsanctioned event have been circulating on social media, according to the Fresno Police Department.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Chocolate-making classes are available for Prestige-class flyers.
—Lauren Mechling, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fliers
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Companies and scientific ventures voluntarily comply with biosecurity guidelines and submit environmental impact assessments for Antarctic operations.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As Team Maryland’s revenue and expenses doubled from 2018 to 2024, the share of that money that flowed directly to Blackstreet’s and the Weisses’ for-profit ventures ballooned, tax returns analyzed by USA TODAY show.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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With drones increasingly used to kill on the battlefield, their pilots have become key targets for both sides — a reality that’s absent from the recruitment material.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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After the victim was struck, pilots aborted the plane's takeoff and smoke began filling the cabin.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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No fiction writer could dream up a character with so many high-stakes gambles that usually paid off, whose life took so many turns and who was present at so many key late-20th-century moments in various fields.—
Tim Gray,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Those gambles never lead to moral wins for the nation, or big wins or jackpots for the poor Black communities that most of our most prodigious athletic artists come from.—
Kiese Laymon,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Previously, aviators could use the $165-per-month Starlink Roam plan on their aircraft, but as its name suggests, Aviation 300MPH capped the in-motion internet access at 300mph, so Roam was no longer an option on planes.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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The museum has a collection of artifacts and aircrafts such as the Apollo 9 Command Module, a mock-up of the Lockheed Vega 5B, flown by Amelia Earhart, B-58 Hustler flight plans and various pictures of famous aviators and airplanes.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spurs need points and Richarlison is the No 9 who will likely be on the end of most of their chances.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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That does increase the chances of an injury, something the Bulldogs had to deal with yet again this spring.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Most enterprises have those moments and never charge for them — referral flows, integrations, data hand-offs, partner placements.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The difference is between those who treat their careers as a series of performances and those who treat them as enterprises.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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And even King Charles and Queen Camilla are faced with these speculations.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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While some had theories, including speculations of the site serving as an Underground Railroad route, researchers found little evidence to back those ideas up.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Leon also has a special talent on set pieces for the Saints, using her agility and explosiveness to perform flip throws.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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And wideout Chris Brazzell II, the third-round pick from Tennessee, has game-changing speed and a knack for coming down with the ball on deep throws.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Fliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fliers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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