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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2
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
The agents pretended not to know that the pilots spent their time jetting around Maduro and other top officials.
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Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
An interstellar comet is dramatically jetting off ice and dust into space, a new image shows.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The band, which still doesn’t include Richie Sambora, will be performing four nights at Madison Square Garden in July — the same month as Rush’s quartet of reunion shows, coincidentally — before jetting off for three additional dates in Ireland, Scotland, and England.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Danvers woman Michelle Bowman had apparently done just that — jetting off to vacation destinations as the Salem court clerk allegedly embezzled more than $70,000 in bail funds.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
In the 1960s, Jay Sebring made a giant leap from middle-class Michigan boy and Navy veteran to stylist to the stars, tooling around Hollywood in his Shelby Cobra convertible and jetting off to cut the hair of Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra and more.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Simple accommodations and sweeping views of Roark Bluff, a mile-long formation jetting 220 feet into the sky, make this one of the most popular stays in the park.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski Emily Ratajkowski arrived at the runway show in London with thin black eyeliner jetting out from the corners of her eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
An interstellar comet is dramatically jetting off ice and dust into space, a new image shows.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The band, which still doesn’t include Richie Sambora, will be performing four nights at Madison Square Garden in July — the same month as Rush’s quartet of reunion shows, coincidentally — before jetting off for three additional dates in Ireland, Scotland, and England.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Danvers woman Michelle Bowman had apparently done just that — jetting off to vacation destinations as the Salem court clerk allegedly embezzled more than $70,000 in bail funds.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
In the 1960s, Jay Sebring made a giant leap from middle-class Michigan boy and Navy veteran to stylist to the stars, tooling around Hollywood in his Shelby Cobra convertible and jetting off to cut the hair of Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra and more.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Simple accommodations and sweeping views of Roark Bluff, a mile-long formation jetting 220 feet into the sky, make this one of the most popular stays in the park.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski Emily Ratajkowski arrived at the runway show in London with thin black eyeliner jetting out from the corners of her eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetting
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The $1 billion partnership further deepens the US government’s embrace of the country’s tech sector, which is pouring billions into building advanced AI infrastructure.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then start slowly pouring a cup of white vinegar into the disposal.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hours later, the vessel careened into a nearby bridge, ejecting 19-year-old Mallory Beach into the dark water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Jeep had all four tires leave the ground crossing Township Street and then Paulman lost control on Ora Street, hit a utility pole and rolled, ejecting the passenger, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The conservative backlash isn’t surprising, but we were still left genuinely puzzled by the unshakable belief that a lesbian nun is as far-fetched a notion as a flying elephant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Diego Pavia’s Heisman Trophy campaign certainly wasn’t bolstered by a stat line of 149 total yards, one rushing touchdown and one interception.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thomas starred for the Vikings with 205 yards rushing on 16 carries and 3 TD runs of his own.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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As commentators announced the single-game sacks record to television viewers, Garrett was shown erupting on the sidelines.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There, the Cougars celebrated by erupting into song.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Theories about this abound—all have their evidentiary shortcomings—but Greenblatt agrees with a common one that sees Marlowe traveling to France and uncovering Catholic conspiracies against the Crown.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bigelow’s film, now streaming on Netflix, is divided into three chapters, telling the story from three different perspectives.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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One poll found that eighty-two per cent of Israeli Jews favored expelling Gazans.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mali’s military leadership, which came to power in a 2021 coup, has overseen a dramatic shift in domestic policy, from being a major counterterrorism partner of France to expelling French troops and instead turning to Russia for security assistance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Jetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetting. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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