1
as in pouring
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 ejecting
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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as in flying
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 jetting
After Friday night’s game in Utah, Hughes will be jetting to New York City to appear as a guest on Saturday Night Live.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While Sean Payton was jetting to the scouting combine, his left tackle was hanging out with Boy Scouts.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Some New Englanders were jetting off to warmer weather, anxiously hoping to depart before conditions deteriorate.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Not flying premium or jetting out on another airline?
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
For the better half of winter, alpine enthusiasts will be jetting off to destinations near and far, from Vermont to Jackson Hole to Cortina D’Ampezzo.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
All four sides will take part in the return of league action in the first weekend of 2026 before jetting to Saudi Arabia, which will play host to the competition for a sixth time.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Christy is rocketed to fame, jetting off to Vegas to fight on pay-per-view — the first woman boxer to do so — and solidifying a winning streak that transforms her into a global sports phenomenon.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While Sean Payton was jetting to the scouting combine, his left tackle was hanging out with Boy Scouts.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Some New Englanders were jetting off to warmer weather, anxiously hoping to depart before conditions deteriorate.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Not flying premium or jetting out on another airline?
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
For the better half of winter, alpine enthusiasts will be jetting off to destinations near and far, from Vermont to Jackson Hole to Cortina D’Ampezzo.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
All four sides will take part in the return of league action in the first weekend of 2026 before jetting to Saudi Arabia, which will play host to the competition for a sixth time.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Christy is rocketed to fame, jetting off to Vegas to fight on pay-per-view — the first woman boxer to do so — and solidifying a winning streak that transforms her into a global sports phenomenon.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetting
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The sleek gooseneck spout makes pouring even a simple cup of tea feel like an elegant act of indulgence, while the maple accents set across the frosty matte blue add a touch of hygge to any space.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, surveillance footage from inside the lobby of Portico North showed George exiting the ambulance, grabbing the gasoline and pouring it around the lobby floor, according to the affidavit.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Taken together, these insights helped scientists arrive at the current prevailing theory that a Mars-size object smashed into Earth, ejecting a blob of molten material from our planet that became the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Galaxies will dissociate due to gravitational interactions, ejecting all masses and leaving only supermassive black holes behind.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shorts and T-shirts Buyers are already looking ahead to the warmer months, which is why even summer staples like shorts and t-shirts are currently flying off shelves.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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His six year old cousin opened the door and broke out in pure glee, rushing back to call for his mother.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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There is a high whistling sound of wind rushing through the room, and the glass vibrates slightly.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Zuby Ejiofor recorded his first-ever triple-double, erupting for 16 points, 12 rebounds, a career-high 10 assists and three blocks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Africa had 10 elections, with Cameroon, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire erupting into political violence — the institutional ballast that once steadied US engagement is lighter.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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This is a great pick for springtime strolls, when meeting up with a friend for a walk means traveling light.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wingo added that the Owls were a traveling team that played a championship game in Portland, Oregon.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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That used to be a question discussed all over Wall Street regarding the streaming giant’s stock price.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Irvin and Stella are streaming 24/7, with four different cams pointed at them.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Netanyahu filed court documents arguing that the severity of the crimes, along with payments the men reportedly received from a Palestinian Authority fund, justify pulling their citizenship and expelling them from the Jewish State.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Israel retaliated by expelling South Africa’s senior diplomat, escalating tensions already strained by South Africa’s genocide accusations against Israel over the Gaza war.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Jetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetting. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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