Thesaurus results for TRAJECTORY

trajectory

noun

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 The next of these trajectory burns is scheduled to occur Saturday evening, early in day four of the mission. —

Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026 Now, that trajectory is expected to change. —

Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026 That young people’s peers affect their life trajectories is well established. —

Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026 This was a southerly trajectory launch. —

Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trajectory

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There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026