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
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
According to Airbus, the company's A380 maiden flight took place in April 2005.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Integration is underway in Virginia, with the first flight now targeted for 2027.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Noun
Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
According to Airbus, the company's A380 maiden flight took place in April 2005.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Integration is underway in Virginia, with the first flight now targeted for 2027.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight
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If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.
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The sweeping Immelmann loops were named after a German pilot who used the distinctive flying maneuver in World War II.
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Part of the appeal for comedies like Little Brother is a sense of escape.
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So without further ado, here are the best small towns in Virginia—from a quaint getaway in the heart of horse country to a remote escape on the Eastern Shore.
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“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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