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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Bailey turned on the jets, and third-base coach Matt Williams sent him home.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 June 2025
He’s dressed iconic women from Debbie Reynolds to Raquel Welch, and continues to jet all over to make gowns for Broadway stars, Tony Award winners, and everyday women alike.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
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Noun
China Airlines recently ordered 55 new passenger jets.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Bailey turned on the jets, and third-base coach Matt Williams sent him home.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, across the pond in London, Mariah Carey greets fans after jetting into the U.K. capital.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 June 2025
He’s dressed iconic women from Debbie Reynolds to Raquel Welch, and continues to jet all over to make gowns for Broadway stars, Tony Award winners, and everyday women alike.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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The interior jets target the inner surfaces of bottles, while exterior sprays scrub away external grime from pump parts and teething toys.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Once footage of the performance hit the Internet and rave reviews appeared in the U.K. press, offers for festival and headlining gigs soon poured in, leaving the band stunned.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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Slowly pour over cake mix to cover dry ingredients.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Cunningham, Sheldon and Sun guard Lindsay Allen were ejected from the game with about 40 seconds left before the Fever took home the victory.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The screw-on lids can forcefully eject upon opening if food, carbonated beverages or perishable drinks like juice or milk have been stored in the bottle over time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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After his strike flew past U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese, Jimenez briefly celebrated with his teammates before sitting on the turf at NRG Stadium, pulling out a Mexico jersey with Jota’s name and number (#20), and mimicking playing a video game.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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And inflation has been feeling upward pressure recently from a spurt in oil prices because of Israel’s fighting with Iran.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The Rockets responded with a 6-1 spurt to tie things at 13 before Gibendi and Branch Barnes took over for Natick.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2025
Verb
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How To Watch The Love Island USA Season 7 Finale The Season 7 finale of Love Island USA is available to stream on Peacock.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Day two coverage will be streamed exclusively on MLB.com.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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That tension would soon erupt into one of the most consequential gender equity battles in modern NCAA history.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The whole table erupted into a debate about the war—one that everyone claimed to be against, even though one family member is a combat medic and another is enlisting.—
Guy Ben-Aharon,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Smaller than the dogs on the sidewalk, much smaller than the cars speeding by.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Automation and the Illusion of Security McDonald’s isn’t alone in betting big on AI to speed up hiring and make life easier for franchisees and HR teams.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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