jets 1 of 2

plural of jet
as in sprays
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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jets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jet
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Recent Examples of jets
Noun
Facing China’s far larger military, which is adding advanced new weapons such as stealth-fighter jets, aircraft carriers and a huge array of missiles, Taiwan is ramping up defense spending and modernising its armed forces. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2026 The lower entry price put business jets within reach of a broader group of executives and entrepreneurs, while turning flying private from a capital acquisition into a service. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Prior to 1987, the critical metal which is used in the production of military jets and radar systems, was recovered as a byproduct of aluminum production from bauxite. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Customers can do the treatment fully clothed as the water rolls under them, powered by a series of hydro-jets. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The report largely follows NTSB findings and says the FAA’s route-crossing of military helicopters and civilian jets was a primary factor. — Alex Horton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The private jets, the limos, the high-end restaurants, the big house on the beach. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 The remains, discovered at a Greek border area 60 years ago, were flown to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, aboard a military aircraft that was escorted by Bulgarian air force fighter jets from the country's border with Greece. — Costas Kantouris, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 The remains, discovered at a Greek border area 60 years ago, were flown to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, aboard a military aircraft that was escorted by Bulgarian air force fighter jets from the country’s border with Greece. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026 Instead of Paris this time, the film jets off to another fabulous destination besides New York — Milan — for a huge fashion expo where Lady Gaga gets to perform and even exchange swipes with Miranda. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026 The rom-com follows a 20-something chef amid a quarter-life crisis who jets off to Italy to find herself, and discovers love in the process. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026 Season 2 will focus on three more scenic escapes as Ross jets off to new destinations. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jets
Noun
  • These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Marc Andreessen, whose venture firm Andreessen Horowitz pours billions into defense tech firms, including Anduril, was named to the Pentagon's defense policy board this summer, alongside Thiel Capital's Blake Masters.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There will be live music, food vendors, custom hats/shirts, and collaborator/brewer welcome pours.
    — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • More than anything, the problem lies in the execution — as an absolutely catastrophic event effectively ejects Coulter and Fetters’ main character from his own story and into the abyss of early 2000s political turmoil.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • For health care CFOs, the challenge is distinguishing between an AI tool that speeds up billing and one that helps patients get the right care in the right setting—potentially changing the economics of care itself.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This speeds customs and ensures a smoother cross-border delivery experience.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But every cycle adds to your home’s daily water footprint alongside showers, sinks and toilet flushes.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Then, grouse broods are usually still intact, making for multiple flushes and follow-up points.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Season 2 of Scrubs is airing now on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Icy water vapor streams away from SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket during a fueling test a week before launch.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS MUD SEASON — Michigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as El-Sayed and Rogers clash.
    — , FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • When Hanne, a staff member of a struggling animal rescue, unexpectedly becomes executor of a wealthy hunting family’s estate, a bitter battle over the inheritance erupts.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • These days, the market is awash in retailers and consumer plays that are leaking market cap as every investment dollar races out into the AI trade.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Supra is one of the vehicles most closely associated with Walker’s Fast & Furious character, Brian O’Conner, who builds and races a bright orange version of the A80 in the first installment of the popular movie franchise.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Jets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jets. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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