warplane

noun

Definition of warplanenext
as in bomber

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Recent Examples of warplane Elsewhere, Israeli warplanes pounded areas of southern Lebanon. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 While no pilots were seriously injured, the incident is renewing debate over why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes — and their crews — for entertainment. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 But the forecasts are a vote of confidence for the warplane, which has flown missions over Iran during the US-Israel campaign in recent weeks. — Tony Capaccio, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2026 The American warplane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked on Friday. — Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warplane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warplane
  1. bomber
  2. jet
  3. seaplane
  4. fighter
  5. jetliner
Noun
  • Those figures illustrate the bomber’s potential to deliver weapons against distant maritime targets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This oversized bomber style is easy to layer over everything from a T-shirt to a thick turtleneck sweater.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bomber
Noun
  • In game, the Keys look like an ideal place to hit pristine tropical waters for a dive, jet ski, or scuba trip.
    — Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Howell started by taking a swing pass in the right flat, then turning on the jets to out race the defense 63 yards to the end zone.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of jet
Noun
  • One key moment is when Godzilla emerges for the first time and rises out of the water as the seaplane is taking off.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Two men escaped injury Monday after a seaplane went into the water of Orchard Lake, Michigan, local authorities said.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of seaplane
Noun
  • Stacy Keach, the legendary actor whose unmistakable voice and powerful performances captivated generations of Americans, is being remembered by his beloved wife as a devoted husband, loving father and courageous fighter after his death at 85.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • At least 18 flights from cities including Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw were impacted, with some being diverted to military bases or given escorts by fighter jets.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of fighter
Noun
  • Trump and his family members have accepted a jetliner from the emir of Qatar, a $2 billion investment from a fund led by the Saudi crown prince, and profits from a number of cryptocurrency enterprises, much of which came from foreign buyers.
    — Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The jetliner was stabilized and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of jetliner

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“Warplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warplane. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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