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
Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The company has also launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship megarocket so far this year.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The reductions announced on Wednesday could cause even more disruption, forcing airlines to cancel or reschedule thousands of flights per day.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Starship has so far had 11 test flights, many of which have ended in spectacular explosions, including three from January to May of this year alone.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
More than 735,000 people were evacuated in Cuba as Melissa approached, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, while in the Bahamas, preliminary estimates show 1,485 residents were evacuated before all flights were suspended ahead of the approaching storm.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
All experimental planes must be registered with the FAA, inspected by an FAA inspector to obtain an airworthiness certificate, and follow all appropriate federal regulations during each of their flights.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Affected airlines include Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, impacting flights to cities like Houston, Newark, and Austin.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The company has also launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship megarocket so far this year.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The reductions announced on Wednesday could cause even more disruption, forcing airlines to cancel or reschedule thousands of flights per day.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Starship has so far had 11 test flights, many of which have ended in spectacular explosions, including three from January to May of this year alone.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
More than 735,000 people were evacuated in Cuba as Melissa approached, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, while in the Bahamas, preliminary estimates show 1,485 residents were evacuated before all flights were suspended ahead of the approaching storm.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
All experimental planes must be registered with the FAA, inspected by an FAA inspector to obtain an airworthiness certificate, and follow all appropriate federal regulations during each of their flights.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Affected airlines include Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, impacting flights to cities like Houston, Newark, and Austin.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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While Sandals hotels are known for romantic escapes for couples, this time was about celebrating the bond between friends.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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