as in aviators
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
the airline is seeking experienced pilots to fly the new airplane
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as in guides
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
piloted the figure skater through the national championships
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as in steers
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the lead rider piloted the rest of the team
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Recent Examples of pilots
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Even before bankruptcy, Spirit had planned to furlough hundreds of additional pilots this fall.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The pilots demonstrate CyRo’s capability in scenarios, highlighting its advantages, such as assembly on moving platforms where parts arrive unpredictably, handling transparent and reflective components, and adapting to new geometries without reprogramming.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The flight landed safely, with a source close to the matter telling TIME that pilots resorted to using paper maps.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In early pilots, AI agents have helped identify and address lost sales by analyzing performance at the product-location level.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a regional jet made an emergency landing in Houston on Wednesday, with the pilots reporting smoke and electrical problems.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In its announcement post, Nvidia highlighted early adopters and evaluators across blue-chip names in e-commerce, industrials, and tech, suggesting near-term pilots that could convert into volume orders if returns pencil out.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
The airline also laid off pilots and sold some company assets.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Even before bankruptcy, Spirit had planned to furlough hundreds of additional pilots this fall.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The pilots demonstrate CyRo’s capability in scenarios, highlighting its advantages, such as assembly on moving platforms where parts arrive unpredictably, handling transparent and reflective components, and adapting to new geometries without reprogramming.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The flight landed safely, with a source close to the matter telling TIME that pilots resorted to using paper maps.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In early pilots, AI agents have helped identify and address lost sales by analyzing performance at the product-location level.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a regional jet made an emergency landing in Houston on Wednesday, with the pilots reporting smoke and electrical problems.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In its announcement post, Nvidia highlighted early adopters and evaluators across blue-chip names in e-commerce, industrials, and tech, suggesting near-term pilots that could convert into volume orders if returns pencil out.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Watch On For each mission simulation, one astronaut pilots the aircraft while another charts the landing area, marking key landmarks, identifying potential hazards and helping to track the flight path.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilots
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Jessica, 45, donned a pair of aviators and an oversized red crewneck, while Johnson, 45, was seen sporting a Georgia Institute of Technology baseball cap and a blue button-down shirt over a black T-shirt.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These angular aviators will bring out the best in your facial features while shading your eyes from bright rays.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Welcome to Ultimate Homes, a new Robb Report video series in which host Mark Ellwood guides you through the most striking and luxurious homes on the prime market today.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Others cautioned that attacking appearances rather than engaging with ideas reflects poor judgment and steers the conversation away from meaningful discussion.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Giving coaches the tools to succeed Missions statements are supposed to guide organizations and outline their goals.—
Jedediah Blanton,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
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Consumption is up 30% this year, with passengers on the London, Paris, Sydney, and Moscow routes the biggest consumers.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The new semiconductor design instantly routes dangerous currents away, preventing the explosive electrical arcs that can occur when mechanical breakers fail on DC lines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pilots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilots. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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