LIFTOFFS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

liftoffs

noun

plural of liftoff

as in launches

a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) everyone was quiet in the control room as they waited for lift-off

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Recent Examples of liftoffs The vast majority of the rocket's liftoffs so far in 2026 — 44 of 55 — have been dedicated to building out Starlink, SpaceX's broadband megaconstellation in low Earth orbit. —

Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for liftoffs

Noun

The makeover puts the 700 Sky, the flagship of the sporty Skydeck line, on par with other recent Galeon launches, including the 520 Fly and 620 Fly.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Russia’s government, which has historically also released safety notices for its space launches, has begun issuing such warnings to cover extended periods over many days in a bid to conceal when a launch might actually occur.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026