as in flying
travel through the air by the use of wings
for centuries people had been fascinated by the flight of birds
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
a work of 19th-century Romanticism depicting the ancient Israelites' flight from Egypt
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Recent Examples of flight
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The pods will debut on flights between Auckland and New York, a route that can last up to 18 hours.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For many travelers, snagging an exit row seat feels like a win, with more legroom and extra space for a noticeably more comfortable flight.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Blue Origin is now preparing a demonstration flight of its Blue Moon lunar lander, part of a broader goal to build a permanent human presence beyond Earth.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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While seated on their hands, cabin crew also conduct a silent review, or go over a mental checklist of key safety elements that might be needed during critical flight phases, according to Ocampo.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The pods will debut on flights between Auckland and New York, a route that can last up to 18 hours.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For many travelers, snagging an exit row seat feels like a win, with more legroom and extra space for a noticeably more comfortable flight.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Blue Origin is now preparing a demonstration flight of its Blue Moon lunar lander, part of a broader goal to build a permanent human presence beyond Earth.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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