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 Kasdin said Griffin hired a sound expert to simulate how much noise the helicopter would generate during takeoffs and landings. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 It's related to, but different from, a ground delay, which is when flights destined for an airport experiencing adverse conditions must delay their takeoffs, according to the FAA. — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Its main runway is the busiest in the country, with over 800 daily takeoffs and landings, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 The hybrid design pairs a stretchy, breathable upper with springy cushioning designed for explosive takeoffs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Over time, the stress of takeoffs and landings can lead to cracking near door corners. — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 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
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Noun
  • When the peer-to-peer model launches, Garnett Hill said sellers can choose to be paid in cash or receive credit for a future purchase.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Sweetgreen named cookbook author Molly Baz its first chef in residence, the latest in a run of collaborations and menu launches this year.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The name of the collection parodies the seriousness of the museum, even as the collection itself is the kind of thing that has traditionally gotten scant attention within actual institutions.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • His high-water mark was without a doubt the United Way commercial, one of the best commercial parodies of the last 25 years.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • It's been a great couple of years for horror movies, which means that the time was right for the return of horror spoofs.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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

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“Takeoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeoffs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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