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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of jet
FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Refined fuel markets, from jet fuel to diesel, have been disrupted.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Harrison’s fascination with the spiritual East was in full swing, and when Wonderwall director Joe Massot gave him carte blanche, the musician jetted over to EMI’s recording studios in Bombay.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
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Noun
Continue reading … MAYDAY MOMENT — Dramatic video captures the moment two Navy jets crash midair as crew ejects.
—FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Refined fuel markets, from jet fuel to diesel, have been disrupted.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Its breezy button-up shirt and matching shorts have an effortlessly cool vibe that’s ideal for running errands, working from home, or jetting off on vacation.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Harrison’s fascination with the spiritual East was in full swing, and when Wonderwall director Joe Massot gave him carte blanche, the musician jetted over to EMI’s recording studios in Bombay.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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These pans have a metal base — usually aluminum — covered with a thin spray-on coating made from silica, metal oxides and chemical binders.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Most modern non-toxic ceramic pans are actually aluminum or stainless steel pans coated with a thin spray-on layer designed to mimic ceramic’s slick, nonstick surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Continuing to pour cool water on the tank could allow the liquid chemical inside to cure at a slower rate — becoming a solid at a slower speed — and reduce the buildup of pressure inside the tank, Covey said.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Silicon Valley’s warring factions are pouring money into congressional primaries.—
Nitasha Tiku,
Washington Post,
23 May 2026
Verb
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White Sox manager Wil Venable was ejected for arguing the call.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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All four crew members successfully ejected and deployed parachutes.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The short-range radars track low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles that can avoid larger radar systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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But the upside is a breeziness that keeps the ten 40-ish minute chapters flying by, buoyed by sharp jokes and propelled by clever twists.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Offensively, the power has come in fits and spurts.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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The Sparks scored 19 — nine by Kelsey Plum — of the final 24 points in the first half to trim their deficit to 42-41 at halftime, but the Aces opened the third quarter with a 12-4 spurt and outscored LA 33-18 in the period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Heher and Hartje exchanged words after the play, and players and coaches from both benches streamed onto the field before cooler heads prevailed.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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The first five seasons of Ghosts are available to stream on Paramount+.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Two EMTs were responding to a call about an elderly patient when gunfire erupted and an 18-year-old was shot in the stomach nearby.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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This latest Ebola outbreak is unfolding alongside a frightening hantavirus outbreak that erupted on a cruise ship.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Instead, the Waymo sped through a construction zone, was chased by police, then veered off the highway into a residential neighborhood.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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