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Recent Examples of warplane
In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The nearly 2-year-old war between Israel and Hamas is set to accelerate; tens of thousands of additional Israeli troops have been called up for duty and Israeli warplanes are striking the outskirts of Gaza City in preparation for a full ground offensive in the area.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Zelensky also noted that as part of a potential security guarantee agreement, Kyiv would purchase $90 billion in American weapons, including sophisticated systems for air-defense support and warplanes.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Four Russian warplanes were intercepted by U.S. Air Force fighter jets off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The nearly 2-year-old war between Israel and Hamas is set to accelerate; tens of thousands of additional Israeli troops have been called up for duty and Israeli warplanes are striking the outskirts of Gaza City in preparation for a full ground offensive in the area.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Zelensky also noted that as part of a potential security guarantee agreement, Kyiv would purchase $90 billion in American weapons, including sophisticated systems for air-defense support and warplanes.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Four Russian warplanes were intercepted by U.S. Air Force fighter jets off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warplane
Noun
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With its comfortable fit and versatile design, the bomber has become the de facto silhouette for cool-girls everywhere.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
3 Oct. 2025
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Work a touch of sport in by teaming it up with a bomber cotton zip-up.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Poland, Estonia and Romania — countries on Europe’s northern and eastern flank and close to Russia — have all reported airspace incursions involving either Russian jets or drones recently.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Russia refers to that family of drones as the Gerans, newer versions of which are jet powered.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to private boats, several seaplane and ferry routes to the island throughout the summer.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Visitors arrive via ferry or seaplane and explore this wilderness, which is almost entirely backcountry, on foot or via paddle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Thrilla in Manila between the two fighters stands as a testament to each of their enduring legacies of perseverance.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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One of Kerr’s colleagues, Mark Coleman, is played by real-life MMA fighter Ryan Bader, one of several non-professional actors who give The Smashing Machine the pleasing texture of lived-in credibility.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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So, the pilots need to be proficient at air-to-air refueling, a difficult task with a plane the size of a commercial jetliner like the E-3.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The video shows a puff of smoke emerging behind the jetliner.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Warplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warplane. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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