as in airplanes
a vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift
a plane flew overhead
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as in smooths
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
planed the wood for the picnic table perfectly smooth so that no one would get splinters
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as in flies
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
an eagle planed effortlessly overhead, gliding on an air current
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Recent Examples of planes
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
George — the eldest of Kate and Prince William's three children — and the Princess of Wales recently visited Royal Air Force Coningsby in Lincolnshire, England, to view planes maintained by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
However, the sonic booms generated by the chase planes currently obscure any quieter sonic thump from the X-59.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Cargo planes carrying emergency aid for earthquake victims are now beginning to land in Venezuela, after the main airport in the capital Caracas partially reopened to relief flights.
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Fernando Narro Roman,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Iannacone said the goal was to have students learn about the science and technology used to operate the tall ships and planes.
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Kellye Lynn,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This sporty style can even work as a travel jacket for lightweight warmth on planes and road trips.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Businesses have pledged to help the police maintain stability with drones and helicopters, while other African governments have sent planes and buses to repatriate their citizens.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
China sends war planes, drones and navy ships towards the island on a daily basis.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Noun
An Associated Press analysis of the same database found that in 2024, drones accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial passenger planes taking off and landing at the country’s top 30 busiest airports.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
George — the eldest of Kate and Prince William's three children — and the Princess of Wales recently visited Royal Air Force Coningsby in Lincolnshire, England, to view planes maintained by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
However, the sonic booms generated by the chase planes currently obscure any quieter sonic thump from the X-59.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Cargo planes carrying emergency aid for earthquake victims are now beginning to land in Venezuela, after the main airport in the capital Caracas partially reopened to relief flights.
—
Fernando Narro Roman,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Iannacone said the goal was to have students learn about the science and technology used to operate the tall ships and planes.
—
Kellye Lynn,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This sporty style can even work as a travel jacket for lightweight warmth on planes and road trips.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Businesses have pledged to help the police maintain stability with drones and helicopters, while other African governments have sent planes and buses to repatriate their citizens.
—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
China sends war planes, drones and navy ships towards the island on a daily basis.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planes
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Plus, airplanes tend to be chilly, so my mom always appreciates having a soft cardigan like this simple style to throw on.
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Aid included emergency and military personnel, canine and search teams, medical supplies, water purifiers, airplanes and drones.
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The transparent, cooling, jelly-like formula features niacinamide, a form of vitamin B that smooths uneven texture and fades hyperpigmentation.
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CeraVe’s Skin Renewing Retinol Serum smoothes and hydrates with a retinol formula that’s gentle on sensitive skin.
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The source also described an incident involving a helicopter pilot who regularly flies to a residence in the restricted zone.
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Opportunities worth fighting for Esters, a 64-year-old retired clay sculptor for a Detroit automaker, flies three American flags at his Sherwood Forest home on the city’s west side.
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No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.
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The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
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Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.
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This news soon wings its way to Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the magazine’s publisher, who hires her to be Runway’s features editor.
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Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
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The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
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As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments.
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Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.
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“Planes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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