as in escapes
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 flights
Near vacant hotels have been shuttered and flights from Russia and Canada canceled as there is not enough jet fuel on the island for longer international flights.
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Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The winds also gusted as high as 43 mph at San Diego International Airport, delaying 246 flights, and whipped up ocean waves that are expected to reach the 9- to 12-foot range this week at local beaches, potentially causing beach erosion.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
OpenClaw has garnered a cult following since launching in November for its ability to operate autonomously, clearing users’ inboxes, making restaurant reservations and checking in for flights, among other tasks.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Most MTEs make little or no money from selling their broadcast rights, and most offer guarantees in the five figures to cover flights and hotel expenses.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Overall, travelers should look to book Thanksgiving flights starting about 60 days before the holiday and look to book Christmas travel starting nearly 70 days in advance.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Travel searches for the region have increased since the film's release, with flights to Manchester up 20%.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
While waiting for flights to resume, Charli’s character Bethany flirts with the idea of blowing up her life by rekindling a romance with an old friend who owns a flower shop in Warsaw.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
In January, Alaska Airlines started direct flights from Boise to Ontario, California, the Statesman previously reported.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The winds also gusted as high as 43 mph at San Diego International Airport, delaying 246 flights, and whipped up ocean waves that are expected to reach the 9- to 12-foot range this week at local beaches, potentially causing beach erosion.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
OpenClaw has garnered a cult following since launching in November for its ability to operate autonomously, clearing users’ inboxes, making restaurant reservations and checking in for flights, among other tasks.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Most MTEs make little or no money from selling their broadcast rights, and most offer guarantees in the five figures to cover flights and hotel expenses.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Overall, travelers should look to book Thanksgiving flights starting about 60 days before the holiday and look to book Christmas travel starting nearly 70 days in advance.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Travel searches for the region have increased since the film's release, with flights to Manchester up 20%.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
While waiting for flights to resume, Charli’s character Bethany flirts with the idea of blowing up her life by rekindling a romance with an old friend who owns a flower shop in Warsaw.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
In January, Alaska Airlines started direct flights from Boise to Ontario, California, the Statesman previously reported.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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