takeoffs

plural of takeoff
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as in launches
a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) make sure your tray table is safely put away during takeoff

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Recent Examples of takeoffs Designed for short fields Unlike conventional regional aircraft, the EL9 relies on hybrid-electric propulsion and blown-lift technology to achieve extremely short takeoffs and landings. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 The aircraft will offer a new Autobrake system, too, increasing safety and comfort during takeoffs and landings. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 These airfield signs are used by pilots to confirm the plane is lined up with the appropriate runway during takeoffs and landings. Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 Residents, teachers, and students experience frequent noise disruption from takeoffs, landings, and taxiing operations. Janet Handal, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026 Before the state’s seizure, Miami-Dade operated the airport for quick landings and takeoffs for pilots needing the touchdowns for licensing purposes. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings. ABC News, 1 July 2026 My work on flight navigation, control and orientation systems indicates that smart drones could see and avoid objects in the air and could execute commands from air traffic control centers accurately and efficiently, including fully autonomous takeoffs and landings. Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 Long road trips, cruises, airplane takeoffs, and landings—all make my stomach lurch. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
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Noun
  • According to Parsons, this will support the bank’s forecast for four commercial launches this year and 1,588 flights in 2031.
    Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • As Rocket Lab continues with regular launches of its workhorse small-lift Electron rocket, development of Neutron has carried on in the background, progressing toward a possible debut later this year.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Gordon has made a name for himself through parodies that channel different personas and genres.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Scary Movie paved the way for more big-screen parodies, including Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), and Meet the Spartans (2008).
    Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • But given the current box office sensations of Obsession and Backrooms, Tiddes certainly wishes the timing had allowed for spoofs of those horror movies.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

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“Takeoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeoffs. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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