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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After the flames were extinguished, some residents returned to their apartments to find a wet mess with water pouring from the ceiling.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kade Speckman, Lutheran’s 6–foot-9 senior power forward, used his size to punish the Raptors, pouring in 13 points and not one, but two alley oops that Makkai dished out.—
Alissa Noe,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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That same month, a Starlink satellite exploded in orbit, ejecting dozens of pieces of debris, although no in-space collision was to blame.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Senator Sheehy joined Capitol Police in lifting up and ejecting anti war protestor Brian McGinnis from a SASC subcommittee hearing.—
Alan He,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Plus, here’s why flying in America is about to get more expensive and less fun.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Three others are flying more than 2,300 miles.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers have gotten busy at the pass-rushing spot since the negotiating period of free agency began.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ejiofor was the driving force, erupting for 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, seven blocks and three steals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected the lava glowing inside the Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit caldera through webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun erupting.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The juvenile was operating a Magnum Cosmo e-bike, with another male juvenile riding as a passenger, and traveling northbound on Remington Way through the intersection with Allenwood Drive when the boy lost control and skidded to the ground, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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For Christians in medieval and early modern Europe, traveling overland and by sea to reach the Holy Land took time and means, and the journey involved many perils.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film is currently streaming on Prime Video.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The film will be streaming on Netflix from Friday, March 20.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian embassy in the national capital Canberra remains staffed, despite the Australian government expelling the ambassador last year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The more stars a galaxy forms, the stronger its matter-expelling effects become, leaving less and less material available for future star-formation episodes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Jetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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