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as in winged
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
the Wright brothers realized mankind's age-old wish to fly
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2
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
you must fly to safety immediately
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3
as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
flew down the concourse to catch his flight
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as in fled
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
no one in the movies ever thinks to fly from the ax murderer and immediately call the police
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as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the morning mist had flown, and a sparkling sea lay before us
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as in passed
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the familiar "Because I said so!" is a reason that won't fly with most teenagers
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Grow favorites such as mint in containers and opt for sterile versions of butterfly bush and winged burning bush to avoid invasive issues.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Another scene that always gives me goosebumps is the one with the birds and winged creatures invading the high-tech production, especially because of the sound work and the powerful voice of Tulipa Ruiz.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ryan struck out Nolan Arenado and walked a batter but escaped the inning when Dalton Rushing threw the runner out trying to steal second base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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My father and his immediate family escaped from Vienna to the United States on the eve of the outbreak of the war.—
Cary Lowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chatfield raced out to an 11-3 lead, but Staples-Motley closed the dual on a 38-3 run to claim the crown.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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And although most of his contemporaries who have hit the three-quarter century mark are enjoying retirement or at least slowing their roll, the ZZ Top founding member raced into 2026 with plenty planned, including a gig Saturday at Variety Playhouse.—
Dave Gil de Rubio,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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At least three bystanders were able to contain the shooter in the middle of the stands as the crowd fled and ran around them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Police said a second man with gunshot wounds fled the scene but was later transported to a local hospital, where he too was pronounced dead.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But many smaller festivals have disappeared, victims of the pandemic, slumping ticket sales, soaring food and labor costs, and chef disinterest.—
J.M. Hirsch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rainbow crosswalk at Morrow and Watson streets, which seemingly sprung up overnight in 2024, disappeared just as quickly and without warning.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Paramount announced that a major deadline had passed without pushback from the Justice Department.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The House passed a bipartisan bill earlier this month with broad support, and the Senate advanced its own bipartisan bill last year.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Müller hit the right post with a shot from outside the area in the 16th minute and, moments later, Brian White's shot from the center of the area sailed over the crossbar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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There were no injuries reported or marine pollution observed, and the ship safely sailed into port with the help of four tugboats, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Charges said Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle, killing its two occupants, 53-year-old Esther Fulks and 57-year-old Rose Reece.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then Cornell sped off in Trotsky’s car, and Hansen returned to Trotsky.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Flown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flown. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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