Definition of jetnext
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

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Recent Examples of jet
Noun
China sends fighter jets and ships toward the island almost daily. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 The Grammy-winning artist posted a photo from his private jet looking out into the clouds, vowing to make a play to one-up Drizzy and win Karol G back. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
In the first weekend in July, Mahomes jetted to the East Coast for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding in New York City. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 And by the looks of the first photos (below), Emily seems to be jetting off to meet her on-again, off-again chef boyfriend Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), picking up where season five left off. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
  • The woman was also hit by the SUV, along with being struck with a bat and doused in bear spray, officials say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • A couple of inches can mean the difference between water staying out of one’s house or pouring in.
    — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • One point of concern is Texas, where national Republicans have poured well over $100 million into protecting Paxton from Democratic challenger James Talarico.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Thankfully, the emergency abort escape system ejected their Soyuz space capsule from the top of the rocket just two seconds before the fire caused the explosion.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The crash triggered an emergency response near Morro Bay, where the pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Iran has said the bombers flying from the base have been used for strikes beyond the original remit and indicated that a base used to attack its territory is a legitimate target.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • In 2025, a playoff game in Baltimore between the Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers was paused due to a drone flying overhead.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the past, policymakers have been willing to look through inflation spurts from temporary shocks like high energy prices and tariffs.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Tigers’ middling performance against Troy and sloppy play in spurts has cast some aspersions on their aspirations.
    — PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • By its sixth season, episodes also streamed on Hotstar, which, like the channel, was owned by Star India.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Being in Ceuta and seeing the migrants streaming across the border — this is part of a phenomenon that is going to change so much.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Davis said another group of students arrived and the two exchanged words before gunfire erupted.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On his third day in France, Leo again waded into the end-of-life debate that has erupted in countries around the world.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The eye-popping money will help to speed up construction, with groundbreaking set to start next year and the first Miami students beginning their studies in 2028.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Directed by Mert Alas, the cinematic visual opens on a desert road flanked by mountains, a car speeds through, which is later revealed to be driven by Miley.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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