as in liftoff
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of levitation
Isaac Okoro attempted a newfound form of levitation to keep the ball in bounds, tapping the ball to himself, then to Tre Jones.
—
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
But that levitation was quickly followed by a steep decline.
—Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Other institutions have focused on high-temperature superconducting systems that offer stable levitation but still need separate propulsion.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for levitation
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
But that levitation was quickly followed by a steep decline.
—Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Other institutions have focused on high-temperature superconducting systems that offer stable levitation but still need separate propulsion.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for levitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levitation
Noun
-
The Falcon 9's 45-foot upper stage is designed to travel in orbit after separating from the lower stage that provides the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
-
The vehicle’s liftoff depended on seven BE-4 engines.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Noun
-
An initial report on the incident from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the plane experienced technical difficulties after takeoff.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
-
Of course, the conditions in Westwood last season weren’t ideal for takeoff.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
-
The Australian flag features the Union Jack in its upper hoist, nodding to its Commonwealth connection.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
-
Rescuers had to perform a high-risk hoist operation in gusting winds and at extreme altitude.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Philadelphia last cheered its team on ice in a Cup-raising in 1975.—
Greg Cote
May 4,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
-
The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Noun
-
The drawings contained in the design plans show the front elevation, top and projection of the president's desk in the Oval Office.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
-
At roughly 12,400 feet elevation, surrounded by steep terrain, loose rock and snow, there was no safe way up or down.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Many questions from the fair rent commission members on Saturday focused on Sun Communities’ profits compared to the cost of the rent increase to residents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
-
County voters have overwhelmingly approved sales-tax increases to fund Metro projects.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
The pay raise follows the recommendations made to the Public Health Trust by Gallagher, an independent firm Jackson hired to compare CEO pay levels across health systems similar in size and complexity to Jackson.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
-
Union leadership said Friday that a 5% raise was necessary to keep pace with inflation.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
Eventually things hit blastoff as Cunningham puts a kick drum under Ciani’s percolating synths, a fusion of old and new that only underlines how badass Ciani’s sounds are.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
-
There is a rocket launch pad that uses a pivoting, spinning lever mechanism to simulate a blastoff from Earth to the moon.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Levitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levitation. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
