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as in hovers
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
the Wright brothers realized mankind's age-old wish to fly
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2
as in escapes
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
you must fly to safety immediately
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3
as in scurries
to proceed or move quickly
flew down the concourse to catch his flight
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as in flees
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
no one in the movies ever thinks to fly from the ax murderer and immediately call the police
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as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the morning mist had flown, and a sparkling sea lay before us
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as in passes
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the familiar "Because I said so!" is a reason that won't fly with most teenagers
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Recent Examples of flies
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
That is, until Angel flies in on her wings and brings her dark cloud with her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Southern Tanzania Most safarigoers have heard of the Serengeti—but Southern Tanzania flies under the radar despite being a game-viewing paradise.
—Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
There were four house flies in the main kitchen prep area.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The more information — and disinformation — that flies through the World Wide Web, the greater people feel the need to express authenticity.
—L. Carol Ritchie, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Those flies themselves depend on sulfur-oxidizing microbes as their primary food source.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Solar drone that flies for 90 days Skydweller’s aircraft are built from lightweight carbon fiber and feature a wingspan comparable to a Boeing 747.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
As Elphaba’s powers grow stronger and Nessarose flies out of her chair, the shoes glow as if lit from within.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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The rocket's first stage is powered by seven of Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, while the upper stage, which flies in orbit, operates with two of the company's BE-3U engines designed for the vacuum of space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
That is, until Angel flies in on her wings and brings her dark cloud with her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Southern Tanzania Most safarigoers have heard of the Serengeti—but Southern Tanzania flies under the radar despite being a game-viewing paradise.
—Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
There were four house flies in the main kitchen prep area.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The more information — and disinformation — that flies through the World Wide Web, the greater people feel the need to express authenticity.
—L. Carol Ritchie, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Those flies themselves depend on sulfur-oxidizing microbes as their primary food source.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Solar drone that flies for 90 days Skydweller’s aircraft are built from lightweight carbon fiber and feature a wingspan comparable to a Boeing 747.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
As Elphaba’s powers grow stronger and Nessarose flies out of her chair, the shoes glow as if lit from within.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flies
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National runner-up Houston also hovers near the top of the odds as well.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The population here hovers around 250, and there’s just one grocery store—but intrepid guests will find themselves in stunning, rugged landscapes with few people around.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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The fabric is light enough to layer on travel days yet cozy enough for chilly winter escapes, and the vibrant color options, like royal blue and mandarin orange, add a cheerful twist to the traditional knit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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What was once a place for summer escapes is quickly turning into a year-round destination for wealthy international buyers, many of whom are trading in London, Stockholm, or Frankfurt for the island’s slower pace of life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In some versions of the tale, the wolf scurries off to the forest while the three pigs live happily ever after in humble homesteads of their choice.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Players take on the role of Enzo Favaro, a miner who survives a tunnel collapse and flees the pit after insubordinately attacking a cruel underboss.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro handles noise cancellation and audio processing at the same time, with its custom Tensor A1 chip, meaning your music stays pristine while background noise disappears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lockers help lower cost per order by 30%, and Sea passes the savings on to consumers Li said.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Along the way, the train passes through dense forests and narrow river canyons.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Zohran Mamdani on His Unlikely Rise When the screens at the Brooklyn Paramount event confirmed his victory, attendees loudly cheered for minutes on end.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The president and his cabinet have been advocating across airwaves and screens for the viability and necessity of their tariff scheme as the date of the hearing approaches.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Back in 1962, Lilly leaves Juniper Hill with a higher dose of medication, which seems like the best-case scenario given the threat of lobotomy in the show’s opening titles.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The key is to fold the scarf over itself to create volume and to look for a lace trim that leaves the hem frayed, so as not to look too formal.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Flies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flies. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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