test pilots

Definition of test pilotsnext
plural of test pilot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for test pilots
Noun
  • In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Both pilots survived the crash.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Indiana members will replace soldiers and airmen from other states who have been mobilized since August.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Minnesota National Guard Joint Staff Director Simon Schaefer said the agency, which consists of 13,000 soldiers and airmen, has begun preparations in the event the Guard is activated — including equipment checks and notifying service members.
    Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Klum wore the same ensemble but swapped her aviators for rectangular brown frames.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Pataky shared a sweet photo of Hemsworth holding one of the twins, who rocked a pair of aviators.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Test pilots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test%20pilots. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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