1
as in pours
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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as in ejects
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 speeds
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 jets
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Some is channeled to the black hole's poles, from where it is blasted out as powerful jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
There is, for all of its flash and private jets, a sad shadow on this series.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Future missions for the base include serving as a home for the military's new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
This means it is mostly protected against dust and can withstand water jets.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Etihad closed the year with 127 aircraft in its fleet after adding 29 jets in 2025 —its largest one-year expansion.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
To the east, it is flanked by a Marine Corps air station, which sends fighter jets roaring overhead for training missions.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
More than 1,700 missiles and drones have been fired towards the UAE since the war began, according to the country’s defense ministry, more than 90% of them downed by interceptors, fighter jets and helicopters.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Almost $25 billion in funding is now flowing to the agency, which is buying 38 new large vessels, including 17 icebreakers; 40 helicopters; six patrol airplanes, along with two G700Gulfstream executive jets, the purchase of which drew sharp condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Some is channeled to the black hole's poles, from where it is blasted out as powerful jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
There is, for all of its flash and private jets, a sad shadow on this series.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Future missions for the base include serving as a home for the military's new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
This means it is mostly protected against dust and can withstand water jets.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Etihad closed the year with 127 aircraft in its fleet after adding 29 jets in 2025 —its largest one-year expansion.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
To the east, it is flanked by a Marine Corps air station, which sends fighter jets roaring overhead for training missions.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
More than 1,700 missiles and drones have been fired towards the UAE since the war began, according to the country’s defense ministry, more than 90% of them downed by interceptors, fighter jets and helicopters.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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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
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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
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Action begins with a tight shot on a glass resting on a bar, then a waiter pours some tequila over the ice in the glass.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides.—
David Sparrow,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Just as an ice skater at the Winter Olympics draws in their arms to increase their spin speed, the rapid decrease in diameter of a neutron star speeds up its rotation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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That’s because flushes are spread out and not condensed in one area.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The golden, semi-double flowers cover the tidy, compact plant through multiple flushes from spring to fall.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Best Streaming Deals 2026 The new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives streams exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ starting Thursday, March 12.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of proving herself.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Turmoil erupts when union execs oust president Turmoil that had been brewing within the union’s leadership ranks hit the public radar when the union’s executive council voted to remove Jones as international president in June 2023, accusing him of misusing union funds for personal gain.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That prompted the team to tab Myatt Snider, who races part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Jets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jets. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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