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Recent Examples of supersonic
The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Project hopes to revive commercial supersonic by reducing a jet’s sonic boom.
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Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2020
There’s no amount of computing power that can make the Wright Flyer supersonic.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian, 11 Dec. 2019
The Devils landed winger Patrick Maroon, no stranger to riding shotgun beside former superstar teammates like Connor McDavid and Ryan Getzlaf, as well as the supersonic Michael Grabner last Thursday.
—Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 27 Feb. 2018
The SuperSonics had back-to-back picks, Nos. 6 and 7, after their championship and took Rutgers’ James Bailey ahead of Johnson.
—cleveland.com, 20 June 2017
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Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2020
There’s no amount of computing power that can make the Wright Flyer supersonic.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian, 11 Dec. 2019
The Devils landed winger Patrick Maroon, no stranger to riding shotgun beside former superstar teammates like Connor McDavid and Ryan Getzlaf, as well as the supersonic Michael Grabner last Thursday.
—Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 27 Feb. 2018
The SuperSonics had back-to-back picks, Nos. 6 and 7, after their championship and took Rutgers’ James Bailey ahead of Johnson.
—cleveland.com, 20 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersonic
Noun
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Between the end of February and early April, the price of jet fuel rose by more than ninety per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The British entrepreneur specializes in superyacht sales and charter, private-jet charters, and exclusive Formula 1 experiences through his portfolio of operations that include MyOcean, YourSky, and GP Management, respectively.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Incorporating a turbojet complicates the drone’s design and introduces supply chain vulnerabilities.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian officials report that it is powered by a JT80 turbojet from the Chinese company Telefly, offering greater thrust than the engine used in the Geran‑3.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its recorded output of 1,000 hp is also impressive, as that is roughly equivalent to a small turboprop aircraft engine.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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HansJet’s fleet of single-engine turboprop PC-12 aircraft trades flash for access.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The jetliner carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members en route to LAX reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff late Friday night.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2008, the crew of a jetliner landing in Rome faced a similar situation as the Jeju crew and made a similar decision, conducting a go-around to try to avoid a flock of starlings.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The drone logistics sector has largely pursued faster, heavier aircraft capable of carrying large deliveries over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Acrolein can be formed when materials burn, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vapes, wood, plastics and gasoline for cars, trucks, ships and aircraft.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Supersonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersonic. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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