Synonyms of jet

jet 1 of 2

noun

ˈjet 

as in spray

a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening

bought a new showerhead that emits a superpowerful jet of water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spray
• spurt
• squirt
• flush
• spout
• burst
• spit
• blast
• gush
• geyser
• spew
• spritz
• spouter

jet

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verb

1

as in to pour

to flow out in great quantities or with force

water jetting out of opened fire hydrants at a dangerously high rate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pour
• stream
• rush
• squirt
• spurt
• splash
• spout
• roll
• gush
• swoosh
• spew
• wash
• run
• cascade
• flush
• flood
• surge
• issue
• swell
• fountain
• swamp
• drown
• slosh
• sluice
• plash
• submerge
• engulf
• overflow
• deluge
• overwhelm
• inundate
• submerse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drop
• drip
• trickle
• sprinkle
• dribble
• leak
• strain
• bleed
• weep
• seep
• spatter
• ooze
• percolate
• exude

2

as in to eject

to violently throw out or off (something from within)

the volcano has been jetting out fiery lava in life-threatening amounts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eject
• erupt
• spit
• expel
• spurt
• stream
• fire
• belch
• emit
• pour
• spout
• disgorge
• spew
• eruct
• release
• squirt
• hurl
• surge
• exhale
• issue
• gush
• vent
• heave
• launch
• spring
• fling
• emanate
• shoot
• discharge
• cast
• toss
• pitch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restrain
• shut (in or up)
• contain
• bottle (up)

3

as in to fly

to proceed or move quickly

the presidential candidates jetted through the state for a week before racing off to the next primary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fly
• speed
• race
• travel
• rush
• hurry
• drive
• trot
• zip
• scurry
• chase
• jump
• run
• blow
• buzz
• dart
• rocket
• motor
• scoot
• blast
• bolt
• dash
• ram
• step
• bowl
• scuttle
• tear
• rip
• zoom
• career
• belt
• shoot
• breeze
• barrel
• blaze
• whisk
• whirl
• jog
• course
• crack (on)
• hie
• bomb
• hustle
• hare
• hurl
• hump
• bundle
• hurtle
• highball
• rustle
• nip
• beat it
• pelt
• step on it
• careen
• cannonball
• bustle
• hasten
• gallop
• make tracks
• get a move on
• hotfoot (it)
• beetle
• shake a leg
• flit
• streak
• sprint
• accelerate
• stampede
• scud
• scamper
• whiz
• step out
• scuffle
• outrun
• overtake
• quicken
• catch up
• arrow
• outstrip
• outpace
• fast-forward
• beeline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drag
• creep
• lag
• crawl
• poke
• hang (around or out)
• linger
• loiter
• poke
• tarry
• dawdle
• stroll
• shuffle
• lumber
• saunter
• slow (down or up)
• amble
• decelerate
• dillydally
• plod
• dally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jet

Noun

Threats made against passenger planes In Hungary, the defense minister said fighter jets escorted three passenger planes Friday through the country’s airspace within an hour after each received a bomb threat. — Stanislav Hodina, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Emirates’ half-year profits fell by two-thirds, with the Iran war keeping transit passengers away from Gulf hubs and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sending jet fuel prices soaring. — semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

The vice president has been one of the most visible surrogates on the midterm campaign trail, jetting to locations such as Kansas, Wisconsin and his native Ohio to promote Republican candidates and the administration’s achievements. — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The days of American backpackers jetting across Europe for $20 per ticket on Ryanair could be ending soon—according to Ryanair. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026