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
William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The sheriff missed his flight, however, and took a later plane to California.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Per the pro, Kayak data shows travelers can save up to nine percent on domestic flights by traveling later in the season rather than during peak summer weeks, making August a strong value window for domestic travel.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
On many commercial flights, pilots transition to sophisticated autopilot systems shortly after takeoff that manage much of the flight at cruising altitude.
—Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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Whether the New Glenn rocket and pad 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station will be back in operation in time to launch a flight-ready Mark II lander in time for Artemis III remains to be seen.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The sheriff missed his flight, however, and took a later plane to California.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Per the pro, Kayak data shows travelers can save up to nine percent on domestic flights by traveling later in the season rather than during peak summer weeks, making August a strong value window for domestic travel.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
On many commercial flights, pilots transition to sophisticated autopilot systems shortly after takeoff that manage much of the flight at cruising altitude.
—Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight
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The former Aston Villa First Team Physiotherapist also says flying can be problematic for players managing injuries.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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As a result, flight training increasingly relies on simulators and L-39 Albatros trainers rather than sustained operational flying.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center, kids’ club, and flexible event spaces, making the resort an ideal destination for a stylish and immersive island escape.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Picard approached an elderly couple who rented the place as an escape from the summer heat of the French capital and asked if the 552nd could use the land.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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