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Recent Examples of levitation
But that levitation was quickly followed by a steep decline.
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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
One sign that the tactical trading community is already positioned for a levitation: here’s the National Association of Active Investment Managers weekly equity exposure gauge, now above 100 (leveraged long) for the first time since the week the S & P 500 peaked in late October.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 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
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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
One sign that the tactical trading community is already positioned for a levitation: here’s the National Association of Active Investment Managers weekly equity exposure gauge, now above 100 (leveraged long) for the first time since the week the S & P 500 peaked in late October.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levitation
Noun
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Ahead of their liftoff, Gosling recorded a video for the astronauts, sending his best wishes to the Artemis II crew.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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If your child watches every new episode of their favorite show before takeoff, your flight across the country is going to feel like a trip to the moon.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2026
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The takeoff was almost derailed in the last minute when an issue popped up with a key flight termination system.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale responded and conducted a hoist operation to airlift the hiker from the mountain.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Based on the length of the carry out, the technical aspects and the mechanism of injury, the decision was made to contact NC HART (helicopter) for a hoist operation.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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There's an edge to her that's instantly captivating, and the sincere doubts that Adlon's voice work delivers sell plot beats that could be eyebrow-raising with a lesser performance.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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For the Trans Day of Visibility in 2023, district leaders and students held a historic flag raising ceremony to send a message of support to the trans community.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Built on a former quarry, there are rocky elevations to traipse up with amazing views of the city, including Sacre Couer in nearby Montmartre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its portfolio is rich in deep reds that thrive in higher elevation climates, can handle the heat and sometimes appreciate diverse soil, such as zinfandel, syrah and cabernet sauvignon.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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At least three men were taken into custody by federal agents outside a San Bernardino County Superior Court on Thursday in what advocates are calling an alarming increase of immigration enforcement actions outside courthouses in the region.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers agreed to lower, but not eliminate, the income tax rate while limiting increases on property tax assessments.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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So who is getting a pay raise from the OBBBA?—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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To pay for these raises, the district was buoyed by pandemic relief aid and, also, never hired many of the employees budgeted under this aid.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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And those of us who stay flat-footed on Earth are well accustomed to lift-off cancellations and postponed blastoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Levitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levitation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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