Thesaurus results for FLIGHT PATH

flight path

noun

Definition of flight path

as in trajectory

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Recent Examples of flight path Information posted online by Flightradar24, which has not been verified, suggests the plane had significantly deviated from its planned flight path. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Our flight path took us just a few miles east of Lake Assinica, where brookies up to 10 pounds were reported in the summer of 1960. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 Federal investigators said the case was aided by the Bureau of Prisons’s drone detection technology, which can identify a drone’s launch location, flight path, altitude, and registration information near prison facilities. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026 Each performance follows its own particular flight path, and this year’s opening concert on Sunday, June 21 upgrades to first-class accommodations at Bing Concert Hall. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flight path

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Noun

A lot of these athletes have had unexpected trajectories and remarkable biographies — even a surprising side hobby or two.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
For pitchers bouncing between organizations, one rough outing can change the trajectory of an entire season, and that seems to have been the case with former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Austin Voth.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of trajectory

Noun

There’s also some reflection on how the arc of this transformation of television has gradually bent back towards the old ways.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 6 July 2026
John Oliver’s explosive three-episode arc on General Hospital started with a bang, and is going out with a slap.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of arc

Noun

Owners who live close to a quality shop, have open schedules and don’t mind handling drop-offs and pickups may find the traditional route just as effective at a lower price.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said teams were working to repair the damage and restore the route, and that other arrangements are being made to transport passengers to Mashhad via road, IRIB said.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of route

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In the episode, Monsignor Sarno — who spent 40 years working with the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints — said canonization is meant to highlight an individual’s life path as an example for conscience in their specific circumstance.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Germany, with its robust manufacturing economy, ramped up its defense spending with a clear path to reaching the 5% target.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of path

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The firm doesn’t shy away from offering realistic assessments, and if necessary, case-specific guidance and strategic preparation on realistic pathways.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 July 2026
This framework draws directly from disciplines that exist in structured credit and asset-backed finance, where collateral quality, repayment visibility, legal enforceability and recovery pathways are evaluated before the transaction closes.

— Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of pathway

Noun

This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Fans were originally split along the side of the hotel and in a pavilion across the street, with several cops asking them to stay away from the streetcar tracks and to allow cars to pass.

— Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of track

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Despite this, 17% of prospective homebuyers have not taken any steps to improve their credit score ahead of a purchase, the survey showed.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026
From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of steps

Noun

Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
This one seems to wrap all the way around the entirety of his head, emitting light that’s supposed to be beneficial for his scalp and hair growth.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

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