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
Cox said unauthorized drone flights can result in the seizure of drones, the arrest of their operators – and civil penalties up to $100,000.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
About a year after the first flights, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sending jet fuel prices soaring.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Everything from their luggage to their sneakers and accessories has been tested on back-to-back flights, red-eyes, and more, and only the most durable and useful items earn a spot in their carry-ons.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In April, American Airlines tightened restrictions on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights.
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Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Airlines typically buy fuel in advance, adjust their schedules gradually and price tickets based heavily on demand, meaning lower oil and jet fuel prices can take weeks or months to get factored into the cost of commercial flights.
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Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The experimental supersonic aircraft, developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin, broke the sound barrier during two separate test flights in June.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, since the first human spaceflight of Crew Dragon nearly five years ago, SpaceX has flown 60 humans to space across 16 flights among its fleet of four Crew Dragons.
—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
About a year after the first flights, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sending jet fuel prices soaring.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Everything from their luggage to their sneakers and accessories has been tested on back-to-back flights, red-eyes, and more, and only the most durable and useful items earn a spot in their carry-ons.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In April, American Airlines tightened restrictions on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights.
—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Airlines typically buy fuel in advance, adjust their schedules gradually and price tickets based heavily on demand, meaning lower oil and jet fuel prices can take weeks or months to get factored into the cost of commercial flights.
—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The experimental supersonic aircraft, developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin, broke the sound barrier during two separate test flights in June.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, since the first human spaceflight of Crew Dragon nearly five years ago, SpaceX has flown 60 humans to space across 16 flights among its fleet of four Crew Dragons.
—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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Guests can enjoy year-round escapes surrounded by nature, designed to encourage relaxation and connection.
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.
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“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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