Thesaurus results for TRAJECTORY

trajectory

noun

Definition of 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 Lossing does not expect the 21 Air suspension to materially alter Amazon Air’s broader growth trajectory. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 There’s an expectation, especially with the film’s trajectory to release, that Artificial is going to stoke some discourse and debate. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Haden’s hires failed to return the Trojans to their glory days and eventually sent the program on a downward trajectory. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 While McKenzie and Baccarin’s characters on Gotham became romantically involved and ultimately got married in the final season, do not expect the same trajectory on Sheriff Country. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trajectory

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Noun

On the property’s 5 acres, the botanist owner has grown specimen plants, trees, and a meadow garden, complemented by an outdoor sculpture, walking paths, and a Native American geological landmark.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
There is no path to achieving climate goals that does not run through nature.

— Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of path

Noun

Dependency has overtaken intrusion as the most common route to an outage.

— Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The situation can be extra frustrating in 2026, as most carriers have significantly raised the cost of checking luggage on domestic and short-haul international routes to an average of $45 for the first bag.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of route

Noun

The administration has made substantive steps to begin work on a number of projects, despite the fact they are still being litigated.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Fewer steps for battery makers The approach could also help manufacturers reduce manufacturing complexity if fewer coating and lubrication stages are required.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of steps

Noun

Still, there’s some serious potential here for an entertaining redemption (or final damnation) arc for Joe, and the other cats of Team Lioness should a fourth season materialize.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
The new arc picks up in early fall, as the Shu clan’s southern territory prepares to host the Harvest Festival, a ritual in which the Crown Prince and the Maidens pray for a plentiful harvest.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of arc

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Its two outer booster engines were discarded during flight, while the central sustainer continued operating and later helped the converted Atlas launch John Glenn into orbit.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
This collection will reconnect McGirr with some of those formative London influences while also bringing McQueen back into the orbit of some of its first-generation collaborators.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of orbit

Noun

Some oil tankers have made their way through the strait, but LNG tankers are a more troublesome target, according to Robin Mills, a non-resident fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and CEO of Qamar Energy.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
But, in Hagwon, Lee does not seem interested in the ways in which her diplomatic, kind, generous characters might be corrupted.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of way

Noun

Perhaps the kid is resisting gendered socialization itself, the whole ascent to physical adulthood and its attendant adolescent affronts.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Its rapid ascent is proved by revenues growing tenfold in the past five years and projected to hit the 450-million-euro milestone in 2026.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascent

Noun

F-16s share infrared data Legion operates as a passive infrared search-and-track system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Agricultural operations use wireless networks to support precision irrigation, monitor crop and livestock health, automate equipment and track products throughout the food supply chain.

— Julie Song, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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