trajectory

as in path
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectory No doubt fans would embrace the arena evolution as simply the next rung on the band’s inevitable, world-conquering trajectory. Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 The trajectory, however, appears inevitable. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The trajectory puts Venus in a different category than most of its perceivable peers. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Nonprofits, educational institutions, and health care organizations are often more receptive to candidates who are motivated by purpose rather than a traditional career trajectory. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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Noun
  • Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The advance gives sodium batteries a clearer path to compete with lithium.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to optimizing queries, Espresso routes queries between different compute clusters to maximize efficiency.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The location of the firearm appears to match the suspect's route of travel, the sources said.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.
    Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.
    Vogue, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Premiere dates drop without fanfare, entire seasons release at once, and cliffhangers have largely been replaced by bingeable story arcs.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The space race between the United States and China remains contested, with their satellites taking turns tracking each other in Earth's orbit, according to latest imagery.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Selena Gomez’s Emmys 2025 manicure was barely there, in the best way.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And if 2025 is any indication, next year will only continue her remarkable ascent.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk’s ascent in conservative politics mirrored the rise of right-wing populism in America.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The track’s success proved his instincts right about creating accessible entry points for new audiences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The band’s ninth studio album has been restored, remastered and expanded with an additional 25 bonus tracks, spanning alternate studio takes and live recordings by the famed bootlegger Mike Millard at Pink Floyd’s Los Angeles Sports Arena concert on April 26, 1975.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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