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
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.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
On the upcoming flights, the F-15 will be equipped with a shock-sensing probe that will measure the X-59’s shock-wave signature to determine early supersonic performance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
From July 4 festivities to air shows, several DCA flights might be affected by temporary airspace closures.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 16 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, 16 June 2026
After Scotland was eliminated from the tournament, there was a rumor that some of the Tartan Army, ensorcelled by local hospitality, missed their flights home—and, instead of rebooking, chose to settle in Argentina instead.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Compared to the 16 hosts across North America, there aren’t many direct flights overseas, and flights aren’t cheap.
—Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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
On the upcoming flights, the F-15 will be equipped with a shock-sensing probe that will measure the X-59’s shock-wave signature to determine early supersonic performance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
From July 4 festivities to air shows, several DCA flights might be affected by temporary airspace closures.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 16 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, 16 June 2026
After Scotland was eliminated from the tournament, there was a rumor that some of the Tartan Army, ensorcelled by local hospitality, missed their flights home—and, instead of rebooking, chose to settle in Argentina instead.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Compared to the 16 hosts across North America, there aren’t many direct flights overseas, and flights aren’t cheap.
—Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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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.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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And while the women of Chinatown’s faraway past may have daydreamed and even plotted their escapes, See keeps going back.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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