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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
My schedule as a travel writer involves year-round trips, jetting off from my home base in Paris to cover a hotel opening in Croatia or Madrid.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The Joyward Jumbo Beach Tote is a $20 floral tote bag from CVS that is spacious enough to hold all of your essentials this summer, whether you’re headed to the beach, jetting off on vacation, or carting your computer to a local coffee shop to log some hours of work.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, rocky bays, and terracotta rooftops have become synonymous with King’s Landing, drawing legions of set-jetting Game of Thrones fans eager to stand where some of the series’ most memorable scenes were filmed.
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Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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
The calendar had just ticked over to 1986, and Bleymaier was jetting off to a Big Sky Conference meeting.
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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.
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Sophia Dyer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The Joyward Jumbo Beach Tote is a $20 floral tote bag from CVS that is spacious enough to hold all of your essentials this summer, whether you’re headed to the beach, jetting off on vacation, or carting your computer to a local coffee shop to log some hours of work.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, rocky bays, and terracotta rooftops have become synonymous with King’s Landing, drawing legions of set-jetting Game of Thrones fans eager to stand where some of the series’ most memorable scenes were filmed.
—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetting
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According to the department, adults nearby extinguished the flames by pouring water on the children until paramedics arrived.
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This includes pouring over hundreds of pages of documents and conducting on-site visits to see the situation on the ground.
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The relatively painless prices for ejecting bad contracts continued at this year’s trade deadline.
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence.
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The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has shot up draft boards after notching 84 points (29 goals and 55 assists) in 67 games for OHL Brantford, then erupting for another 26 (13 goals and 13 assists) in 15 playoff games.
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Production runs from a Los Angeles home base plus two traveling studios that move to the best matches each day, borrowing the fanfest grammar of Big Noon Kickoff.
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For those traveling in first class, the Coast Starlight offers a full dining car experience, with meals included throughout the journey.
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Bang My Box premiered on HBO on June 30, and is now streaming on HBO Max.
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The United States of Asian+America is now streaming on YouTube.
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Senate Bill 123 prohibits schools from expelling students solely because of excessive absences or truancy.
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The garment also absorbs heats, carrying it away from the spacesuit's life-support system, expelling it into space.
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“Jetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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