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
Still, Collins flew between the two concerts on Concorde, performing at London's Wembley Arena before hopping on a helicopter to Heathrow Airport, then jetting off to New York’s JFK airport.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
One day later, the couple was spotted jetting off to Italy.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 May 2026
The calendar had just ticked over to 1986, and Bleymaier was jetting off to a Big Sky Conference meeting.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
And for those jetting off to tropical destinations, coconut water is a sound choice thanks to its naturally high level of electrolytes.
—Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
More serious cases will require hydro jetting from a plumbing expert to break through all of the buildup.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Whether planning a local beach day or jetting off to Europe for the long weekend, these travel-friendly pieces will upgrade your trip without hurting your wallet.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The brunette has had a busy couple of weeks, including jetting off to Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Now every 16 and half of the 15s will play on Tuesday and Wednesday, with only the winners jetting their way into the first weekend.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
One day later, the couple was spotted jetting off to Italy.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 May 2026
The calendar had just ticked over to 1986, and Bleymaier was jetting off to a Big Sky Conference meeting.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
And for those jetting off to tropical destinations, coconut water is a sound choice thanks to its naturally high level of electrolytes.
—Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
More serious cases will require hydro jetting from a plumbing expert to break through all of the buildup.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Whether planning a local beach day or jetting off to Europe for the long weekend, these travel-friendly pieces will upgrade your trip without hurting your wallet.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The brunette has had a busy couple of weeks, including jetting off to Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Now every 16 and half of the 15s will play on Tuesday and Wednesday, with only the winners jetting their way into the first weekend.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetting
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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In March, the pair took part in a beer-pouring contest during a visit to London’s Southwark Brewery, as later shown on Instagram.—
Mathilde Engelmann,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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The car overturned and rolled several times, ejecting Reed, the CHP reported.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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The air crew is seen ejecting from the crafts and parachuting to the ground.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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How about flying a chopper over the Great Barrier Reef from the on-site helipad?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Micah Parsons doesn’t sound like someone rushing to play football.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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While in the autonomous and action-oriented sign of Aries, however, we’re called to lead without rushing the process.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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But things went sideways quickly, with the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 36 erupting in a fireball.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Footage of the incident shows the rocket erupting into a massive fireball, sending towering flames and thick smoke into the night sky.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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That’s where parachutes made of nylon and Kevlar are stitched together for everything from space capsules coming back to land on Earth or one day traveling to the surface of Mars or dropping military personnel on beachheads around the world.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The institution in this case is legacy Hollywood, which is giddy to see this young, fresh source of box-office sunshine finally streaming in.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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All episodes of The Audacity season one are now streaming.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Rockets generate propulsive force, also known as thrust, by expelling high-velocity exhaust in a rearward stream.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Last year the leaders of nine European Union countries -- Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland -- signed an open letter claiming the rights convention prevented them from expelling foreign criminals.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2026
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“Jetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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