flight paths

noun

plural of flight path
as in trajectories

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight paths
  1. trajectories
  2. arcs
  3. steps
  4. routes
  5. tracks
  6. pathways
  7. paths
Noun
  • Swiftly setting up launch sites allows military planners to confuse potential enemies, exploit unpredictable launch azimuths and trajectories for defense, complicate hostile tracking, and gain access to polar or high-inclination orbits.
    — David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
  • By contrast, already employed women who start taking GLP-1s don't see a boost at work, with their career trajectories likely reflecting a number of other factors, the study found.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of trajectories
Noun
  • There’s enough footage from the prior films to get you up to speed quickly, and none of the individual story arcs matter nearly as much as the larger sense that each season of human life is worthy of its own naturalistic exploration.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But classes, workshops, books and experience have taught me practical approaches to developing outlines, deepening character arcs or revising scenes.
    — Rajani LaRocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of arcs
Noun
  • Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • According to Mann, the past approach to budget neutrality did not involve as many preapproval steps.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • While the long-legged aisle-hoggers among us might not relate, travelers lucky enough to settle into the window seat on certain flight routes can look forward to quite the show ahead of touchdown.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Oman has reportedly been working with Iran on a plan to define transit routes for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of routes
Noun
  • The ranking measures the most popular tracks classified as both Latin and rhythm, according to Billboard, with the melding of the styles encompassing pieces of other subgenres as well, including reggaeton and Latin hip-hop.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There are also concerns that drainage from Comanche Circle will flow in to the Paluxy River where thousands of visitors come to see the dinosaur tracks.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of tracks
Noun
  • Accessibility Because the property is spread across historic adobe buildings with uneven pathways, stairs, and narrow passages, accessibility can vary significantly by room category.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The models themselves are doing less and less to redirect them to appropriate care pathways.
    — Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pathways
Noun
  • The Broncos’ offensive line consistently won the line of scrimmage, clearing paths for Denver running backs to gash the Falcons’ defense.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, individuals are taking greater ownership of their career development, often planning beyond a single employer and exploring non-linear paths or side hustles.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of paths
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