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
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  • At the same time, a team of 70 investigators started combing through CCTV cameras looking for the bomber.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For American aerospace observers, the flying-wing project presents an unusual civilian application for a configuration associated with the B-2 bomber.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bomber
Noun
  • Since it was designated the first national recreation area in 1964, hordes of visitors have cut Lake Mead’s glassy surface with jet skis and boats, carelessly dropping belongings that may now wash up on shore.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Friday evening brings the return of the Premier League and, with it, nine more months of twists and turns, quality and controversy, and, for fans of the 20 clubs involved, more ups and downs than a FIFA president’s private jet during a World Cup.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of jet
Noun
  • The Island to Island package offers three nights at Soneva Secret before hopping onto a seaplane for three more evenings at Soneva Fushi or Soneva Jani.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Arriving by seaplane, Annie meets Ellis (Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie), a townie working for Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s marina owner, Joe, who carries himself like a man with a secret.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of seaplane
Noun
  • The Quds Force is an expeditionary unit made up of the IRGC’s most elite fighters.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For fighter aircraft programs, those mistakes could affect assessments of enemy radars, missile capabilities, and electronic warfare systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighter
Noun
  • JetBlue employees found Sammuel Lackey, 32, sleeping aboard a 2012 Airbus A320 during a routine interior inspection prior to moving the jetliner early Sunday, according to an arrest affidavit by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Tupolev Tu-104 was a type of jetliner originally designed to transport 50 passengers.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of jetliner

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