hang gliding

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Recent Examples of hang gliding Fans of the classic Soarin’ Over California will get another chance to go hang gliding over Napa Valley, Monterey Bay and Redwood Creek with the opening day version of the flight simulator ride running during the food fest. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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  1. gliding
  2. soaring
  3. ballooning
Noun
  • And in 2022, Ristroph studied the surpassingly complex aerodynamics of what makes a good paper airplane—specifically what is needed for smooth gliding.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • This week, the moon will be visible gliding silently through the daytime sky from today (April 22), up until the next full moon phase on May 1.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of gliding
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  • Stripe and Advent made a $53 billion takeover offer for PayPal, sending the payment giant’s stock soaring.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Dozens of daily records are being set as the combination of heat and humidity sends the heat index soaring.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of soaring
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  • Housing concerns are fueled by factors including expenses relative to income and ballooning mortgage costs driven by rising insurance and property taxes.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • The accolades and ballooning crowds beget a prime slot at Coachella.
    — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of ballooning

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“Hang gliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20gliding. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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