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Recent Examples of seaplane
The seaplane had made stops along the way and continued on to England four days later.
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USA Today, 13 May 2026
On January 22, the 19-year-old and eight other crew members were aboard a PBY-5 Catalina seaplane that crashed during takeoff near the present-day Republic of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific Ocean.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
This island is farther flung than most, but the 35-minute flight by seaplane from Mal gives a spectacular view of the atolls at 5000 feet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Dry Tortugas National Park is known for its crystal-clear waters and remote location, accessible only by boat or seaplane.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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USA Today, 13 May 2026
On January 22, the 19-year-old and eight other crew members were aboard a PBY-5 Catalina seaplane that crashed during takeoff near the present-day Republic of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific Ocean.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
This island is farther flung than most, but the 35-minute flight by seaplane from Mal gives a spectacular view of the atolls at 5000 feet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Dry Tortugas National Park is known for its crystal-clear waters and remote location, accessible only by boat or seaplane.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaplane
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But after the property was sold, the 71-year-old amphibian headed east for what museum officials hope will become his permanent happily-ever-after.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Previous Conservation Station elements including the veterinary treatment room, animal nutrition window and the amphibian, reptile and invertebrate windows again will be available.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The boost-glide system was designed to be carried by aircraft such as the B-52 bomber, delivering rapid long-range strike capabilities against distant targets.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Models are often spotted outside the shows in classic blue jeans and a bomber.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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Scaling up from a small model to a full-sized quadrotor biplane is much riskier, so the team is building an exact digital replica first.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The image shows him in aviator’s garb with a biplane flying overhead.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The crash was reminiscent of a 1979 crash in Chicago involving a DC-10, which was the predecessor of the trimotor jet that crashed in Louisville.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The Army’s record had been set by a five-man crew flying a trimotor monoplane with the financial backing of the War Department.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2024
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Here’s what to know: Are F-16 fighter jets coming to Boise? Gowen Field is currently home to 21 A-10 Thunderbolt II warplanes, affectionately known as Warthogs.—
Hali Smith
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Israeli warplanes have unleashed an intense barrage of strikes on the southern town of Nabatiyeh, sending giant plumes of black smoke billowing over the regional hub of southern Lebanon.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Hamilton Island is undoubtedly the most glamorous in the archipelago, thanks to its high-end clientele who dock their yachts at the marina or land their jets at the Whitsundays’ only island airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One of six children, the then 16-year-old loved the annual trip to the Massachusetts island, a paradise full of sparkling water, jet-skis, and endless sun.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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His plane of choice hasn't changed – the TBM Avenger, the Navy's main torpedo bomber during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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Before becoming the 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush received training on the Avenger TBF/TBM torpedo bomber at NAS Ft. Lauderdale from June 16 to Aug. 16, 1943.—
Lauren Ferrer,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2024
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Unlike conventional military drones, the aircraft is derived from a commercial sport glider design, giving it a distinctive long-wing profile optimized for endurance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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Stand on the left foot with the right foot placed on a glider or towel, feet hip-width apart.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
15 May 2026
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“Seaplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaplane. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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