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
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
While none of the planes were damaged by the debris, such emergency maneuvering can be risky.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all MD-11 planes, as well as similar DC-10 and MD-10 models, in the wake of the disaster.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The decision to use its planes for deportations was met with criticism and protests.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Holding planes to make tight connections, heartfelt notes from the crew, and neighboring passengers helping grievers navigate the airport before landing have all made the internet rounds.
—Samantha Leal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
In October, the agency allowed Boeing to increase production of the 737 Max to 42 planes a month because inspectors were satisfied with the measures the company had taken to improve safety.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In response to the delays, American Airlines added 7,000 seats by adding flights and larger planes.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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They were also served food and drinks as employees worked to clear the snow from runways and de-ice planes.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
While none of the planes were damaged by the debris, such emergency maneuvering can be risky.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all MD-11 planes, as well as similar DC-10 and MD-10 models, in the wake of the disaster.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The decision to use its planes for deportations was met with criticism and protests.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Holding planes to make tight connections, heartfelt notes from the crew, and neighboring passengers helping grievers navigate the airport before landing have all made the internet rounds.
—Samantha Leal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
In October, the agency allowed Boeing to increase production of the 737 Max to 42 planes a month because inspectors were satisfied with the measures the company had taken to improve safety.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In response to the delays, American Airlines added 7,000 seats by adding flights and larger planes.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planes
Noun
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As Su highlighted in her address, AI applications range from the lab bench to delivering healthcare, flying airplanes, to household robots, and much more.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Videos filmed by Caracas residents showed parts of the city in the dark and the shadows of what appeared to be helicopters and airplanes firing at targets on the ground.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Planes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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