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 Riley and a friend were walking near the end of the promenade when Riley was struck by a bullet that had a north-to-northwest trajectory, according to the FBI. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 The conscience of a conservative In 1960, a slim, 123-page book changed the trajectory of American conservative thought. Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 25 June 2025 The union representing state scientists have maintained a similar trajectory as the engineers. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025 However, as proven in previous seasons, the fan-favorite Casa Amor twist could change the trajectory of the show. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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Noun
  • Ashby, though, is confident that the single agency is the best path forward.
    Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
  • As with any major legislation, the path forward is shaped as much by politics as by policy.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Finally, after several years of a successful revival in France, Humanoids opted to go the crowdfunding route to get a new, more deluxe periodical off the ground.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • Plus, lighthouse fans can find more than 100 beacons along the route.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Haliburton looked like his normal self on the court, going 4-of-9, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, to tally 12 points with four assists, two steals and one rebound in the first half.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
  • Haliburton danced his way to three-point makes from well beyond the arc.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Now that the detection has been made, the finding not only demonstrates how astronomers can help identify the origin of these kinds of signals in the future, but could even help humanity better understand how electrostatic discharges can pose a danger to satellites in Earth's orbit.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • This prevents companies looking to diversify and receive American investment from doing so, pushing them further into the orbit of competitors.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
  • Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.
    Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • The work evokes the moment water strikes a surface - frozen in both descent and ascent.
    Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • The additions continued the recent ascent of coach Billy Napier’s program to the No. 29 spot in 247Sports composite rankings.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • If the Senate can stay on track, Mike Johnson would then call House members back from their weeklong break to pass the legislation.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
  • Ogwumike recently told reporters that both sides were still on track to get a deal done before the fall deadline.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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