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
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The minerals are critical in the production of various defense technologies, including fighter jets, submarines, missiles and radar systems.
—Tasmin Lockwood,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Advanced jets with enhanced capabilities The US has recently given the go-ahead for the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter jet with enhanced capabilities, as per a report by Reuters.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The minerals are critical in the production of various defense technologies, including fighter jets, submarines, missiles and radar systems.
—Tasmin Lockwood,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Gomez and friends jetted off to Cabo San Lucas to hang out on a yacht and enjoy some drinks and cheetos with tajin.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 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,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Photos from the scene show heavy flames pouring from an upper window in the yellow house.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Matthiessen was born in 1927 to a pair of well-off, chronically depressed New Yorkers, people who were more likely to pour a stiff drink or take to their beds than to talk openly about their feelings.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Branch was ejected in a game against Green Bay in 2024 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Bo Melton.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pop star has not publicly commented on what happened, but local police confirmed to ABC News that the aggressive concertgoer was immediately ejected from the Kaseya Center.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2023 Texas Rangers lost here on the final day of the regular season, which forced them to fly across the country and start the playoffs on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following a medical evaluation, Alaska Airlines said its crew was cleared to fly, and the aircraft continued on after a 90-minute delay.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lundell has filled in for Barkov in spurts over the past few years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sanders, meanwhile, has been used to spell Williams in spurts, often being utilized as a receiving back for the Cowboys' high-profile offense.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Frankenstein Release Date – How To Watch Guillermo del Toro's releases in select theaters from October 17, and will be available to stream on Netflix from November 7, 2025.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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As for which of Sling’s plans is right for you, Sling Orange offers more than 30 channels, as well as the ability to stream on up to one device at a time.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cincinnati trailed 10-0 late in the first half but erupted for 20 unanswered points spanning the end of the second quarter into the third before Pittsburgh eventually responded.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thunderstorms erupting in the South and Midwest to kick off the weekend could turn severe and produce dangerous winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stacking them on top of each other had only spread the grit into the spongy pores beneath the caps, speeding up their decay.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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The data showed that where Maggie's phone was found, Alex had slowed down and then sped away.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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