midair

noun

Definition of midairnext
as in sky

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Recent Examples of midair The missile, called a PrSM—for precision-strike missile—detonates midair and spreads thousands of small tungsten fragments in all directions. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026 These paper-thin Listerine strips dissolve right on your tongue, offering a fuss-free refresh after a meal, cup of coffee, or midair nap. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 Their Bell helicopters collided midair, sending flaming wreckage above the heads of horrified drivers on the Pasadena Freeway. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Last year, after a midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet over the Potomac River killed 67 people, Rocheleau returned to the FAA to serve as acting administrator. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midair
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  1. sky
  2. high
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  • Scoring the best view For optimal sky-gazing, Petro suggested finding a place free of obstruction from trees or buildings, such as a large field.
    — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Rocks and plants The first method measures beryllium-10, an isotope that accumulates in the top few centimeters of rock that is exposed to the sky.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sky
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  • Zuckerberg said that Threads, the newest addition to the Family of Apps, has now overtaken X (formerly Twitter) in monthly active users, while WhatsApp is seeing all-time highs for messages sent.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Winds gusts of up to 30 mph and cloud cover will pick up through the day, but the metro will stay dry with highs back in the mid 70s.
    — October 22, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of high

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“Midair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midair. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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