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flying

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noun

as in flight
travel through the air by the use of wings had never had the slightest fear of flying

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flying

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verb

present participle of fly
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as in working
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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Recent Examples of flying
Adjective
Our fact-check sources Chaos Factory (YouTube), Sept. 1, 2023, BREAKING: UFO's seen over South Florida today being followed by military attack helicopters Business Insider, Feb. 12, 2023, The US has shot down 3 suspicious flying objects in 3 days. Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025 Social media users have suggested the small flying objects were Skittles candy. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Gates will open at 9 a.m. and flying demonstrations begin at noon on both days. Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025 The fear of flying is prevalent among around 10 to 40 percent of people in the industrialized world, according to a June 2021 study in Frontiers in Psychology. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flying
Adjective
  • That’s a rapid ascent that only the biggest names in the genre can manage.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The school’s rapid closure comes as it was already eyed by the district for a long-term closure as part of an ongoing facilities master plan.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • A number of recent safety incidents at the airport have raised alarm, including a March 28 incident involving a Delta flight and a group of Air Force jets.
    David Shepardson, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • The situation can be complicated further when a patient is navigating an unfamiliar medical system, has to overcome a language barrier, or takes a flight soon after an operation.
    Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
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  • The chance for precipitation is hovering around 60% as of Saturday morning and rainfall amounts are expected to reach between a tenth and quarter of an inch, the forecast shows.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Global Refuge told Newsweek that it is encouraged by the White House's statement that no decision has been made, as revoking protections now would signal a concerning shift in America's commitment to those fleeing conflict.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The New York Times reported that in Panama the first flights of these migrants included Christians fleeing persecution in Iran and Chinese nationals seeking asylum.
    Jack Herrera, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • The two 16-year-old girls who were lost overnight after disappearing while paddleboarding have been released from the hospital.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While remote work isn’t disappearing, the era of full-time remote freedom may be ending for many workers.
    Jason Wingard, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This comes as the Trump administration has faced growing criticisms for its hurried proceedings to remove as many noncitizens from the country as quickly as possible.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In Alentejo, food is meant to be shared, and time at the table is never hurried, and this is a central element of the experience at São Lourenço do Barrocal.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flying. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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