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
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
China overnight ordered its airlines to stop taking Boeing Co. jet deliveries in the latest evidence the trade divide with the U.S. is expanding.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cast swapped the loose and light holiday gear for their most elegant formalwear at the Los Angeles premiere, and jetted back out to Thailand for another glamorous affair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Their signature product is a cleaner concentrate and reusable glass spray bottle which have pushed the company to make $52 million in revenue.—
Katherine Love,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the dishwashing sink was backed up and chemical sprays were stored above pizza boxes.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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The teen poured some Al Green grit on the gospel great’s 2007 ballad, again inspiring Richie to hop up and testify to some powerful vocals.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Security on the scene in Houston said the decision whether to eject the fan ultimately rested with the Astros and Major League Baseball.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The man was ejected from the scooter and landed in a southbound lane, where he was struck by a vehicle.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Since Trump came to office on Jan. 20, his administration has flown more than 200 people from the U.S. to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the show, Joel flies in like a bat out of hell and violently knocks Seth to the ground before telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the majors, Melendez has played well in spurts as his numbers against the Boston Red Sox attest.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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Gains historically have come in unpredictable spurts, and the biggest advances often come within days of the worst declines.—
Diane Harris,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Denise Richards & Her Wild Things is streaming now on Peacock.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Days of Our Lives, formerly on NBC, now streams exclusively on Peacock.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, predicting if and when such jets could erupt from Sgr A* again isn't as easy as spotting evidence of its historical activity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, his production has erupted.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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