levitation

noun

Definition of levitationnext
as in liftoff

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Recent Examples of levitation In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague. — Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for levitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levitation
  1. liftoff
  2. takeoff
  3. hoist
  4. raising
  5. elevation
  6. increase
  7. raise
  8. blastoff
Noun
  • This more powerful rocket will combine three Long March 10 first stage boosters—each reusable—together to generate more thrust at liftoff.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B's maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10).
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of liftoff
Noun
  • Designed for short fields Unlike conventional regional aircraft, the EL9 relies on hybrid-electric propulsion and blown-lift technology to achieve extremely short takeoffs and landings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • The aircraft will offer a new Autobrake system, too, increasing safety and comfort during takeoffs and landings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of takeoff
Noun
  • The company also says the system supports helicopter hoist operations by allowing the winch operator to independently control illumination around the rescue area.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Under extreme conditions the aircrew successfully completed a hoist and safely transported the hiker to emergency medical services.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of hoist
Noun
  • For the third consecutive year, the Florida Panthers will be part of a Stanley Cup championship banner-raising to begin the season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Often, what raising does is buy permission to delay the sales problem for another 12 months.
    — Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of raising
Noun
  • Positioned at an elevation of about 2,600 meters, the radar can reportedly detect ballistic missile launches at distances of up to 3,106 miles (5,000 kilometers).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Despite its 7,486-yard length and strong winds, the 3,000-foot elevation aids play on wide fairways and undulating greens.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of elevation
Noun
  • June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said this week – an increase driven by long-range Russian missiles that have struck urban residential buildings.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • That hugely successful group also helped drive other major changes in the nation’s music-consumption habits, like an increase in CD sales.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • Compensation was a major factor during those negotiations, and employees received a 3% raise.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • What’s especially notable is that the magnitude of the full-year earnings raise is greater than the size of the second-quarter beat.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of raise
Noun
  • It is expected that the SpaceX IPO will be a historic blastoff making millionaires of thousands of SpaceX employees via their equity awards.
    — Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of blastoff

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