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
The airspace around St Petersburg international airport was restricted on Wednesday morning, leading to delays of around two dozen flights, the airport said in a statement.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The journey might sound heavy on logistics—with flights, ferries and shuttles—but it couldn’t be handled more seamlessly by Bawah staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Engineering for longer range The A350-1000ULR was developed to support nonstop flights between Sydney and London, a route spanning nearly 10,000 nautical miles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Rubio noted that the United States now has a functioning embassy in Venezuela and that direct flights between the two countries have resumed for the first time in years.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Sixteen people who may have been exposed during travel on flights where a symptomatic case was present.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
This lightweight knit also adds a little coverage for chilly restaurants, cold grocery stores, or flights without feeling bulky.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Japan, meanwhile, placed a nationwide ban on the use of portable chargers on domestic flights last month.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The journey might sound heavy on logistics—with flights, ferries and shuttles—but it couldn’t be handled more seamlessly by Bawah staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Engineering for longer range The A350-1000ULR was developed to support nonstop flights between Sydney and London, a route spanning nearly 10,000 nautical miles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Rubio noted that the United States now has a functioning embassy in Venezuela and that direct flights between the two countries have resumed for the first time in years.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Sixteen people who may have been exposed during travel on flights where a symptomatic case was present.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
This lightweight knit also adds a little coverage for chilly restaurants, cold grocery stores, or flights without feeling bulky.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Japan, meanwhile, placed a nationwide ban on the use of portable chargers on domestic flights last month.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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The islands are famous for honeymoons and romantic escapes, but Malé is just as appealing for kids.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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For someone who has spent much of the last decade circling the globe for performances, press tours, and personal escapes, Cabello’s most vivid recent travel memories aren’t necessarily tied to buzzy capitals or luxury resorts.—
Jesse Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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