flight path

noun

Definition of flight pathnext
as in trajectory

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Recent Examples of flight path Satellite data showed the plane turned from its flight path and headed south to the far-southern Indian Ocean, where it is believed to have crashed. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The only public indication of an impending launch was the release of a warning for pilots and sailors to steer clear of the rocket’s flight path. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for flight path
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight path
  1. trajectory
  2. arc
  3. route
  4. path
  5. pathway
  6. track
  7. steps
  8. way
Noun
  • State Street's Loo likewise highlighted that intervention can buy time, but not change the long-term trajectory.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Whose post–Vanderpump Rules trajectory has surprised you most?
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of trajectory
Noun
  • Chad Gable completed a remarkable redemption arc, winning his first Intercontinental Title in his hometown of Minneapolis.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Following the three-season arc with the men’s AFC Richmond Greyhounds team, Ted decided to go home to Kansas City to be closer to his son and ex-wife, Michelle (Andrea Anders).
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of arc
Noun
  • If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eliminating trips to public fueling stations could also improve route efficiency for commercial trucking operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of route
Noun
  • The true spectacle requires being within the narrow path of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Four months later, the minor issue hit, blocking their relatives’ paths to citizenship.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • True site feasibility requires developers to demonstrate a clear pathway to scaling high-density computing.
    — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Three partners complete manufacturing pathway The agreement assigns distinct fabrication tasks to each organization.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pathway
Noun
  • In a rare photo of the family of six together, the Federers posed by the track at the F1 Grand Prix of Miami in 2023.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, music supervisor Thomas Golubić assembled a range of possible tracks and let the sequence reveal itself in the edit.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of track
Noun
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • The next day, make your way to the river—there are a few punting stations surrounding the park.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The league will also shrink in some ways, including moving from 14 events per year to 10 – five team and five individual events that will take place all over the world.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of way

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