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flying

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noun

as in flight
travel through the air by the use of wings had never had the slightest fear of flying

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flying

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verb

present participle of fly
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as in working
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval the familiar "Because I said so!" is a reason that won't fly with most teenagers

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Recent Examples of flying
Adjective
Our fact-check sources Chaos Factory (YouTube), Sept. 1, 2023, BREAKING: UFO's seen over South Florida today being followed by military attack helicopters Business Insider, Feb. 12, 2023, The US has shot down 3 suspicious flying objects in 3 days. Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025 Social media users have suggested the small flying objects were Skittles candy. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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But one pilot and therapist tells Newsweek that a fear of flying can be managed effectively with the right mindset and coping strategies. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 The flying might just be a little one-foot blip off the ground. Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flying
Adjective
  • That’s a rapid ascent that only the biggest names in the genre can manage.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The school’s rapid closure comes as it was already eyed by the district for a long-term closure as part of an ongoing facilities master plan.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign pushed back at a lower court hearing, however, saying no deportation flights were scheduled for Friday or Saturday.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Ahmed Walid ‘Now hear me out on Alexander-Arnold…’ Limited to just two wins this season, let this be another for Aaron Ramsdale, who made 105 saves in vain as Southampton got bounced from the top flight.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • The chance for precipitation is hovering around 60% as of Saturday morning and rainfall amounts are expected to reach between a tenth and quarter of an inch, the forecast shows.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Williams was taken to Blount County Detention Facility, in Maryville, Tennessee, and prosecutors brought an additional charge against him for escaping federal custody.
    Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and learning more about ourselves.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Global Refuge told Newsweek that it is encouraged by the White House's statement that no decision has been made, as revoking protections now would signal a concerning shift in America's commitment to those fleeing conflict.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The man was last seen fleeing the area in a newer white pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet or GMC, with tinted windows and light-colored rims.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • The two 16-year-old girls who were lost overnight after disappearing while paddleboarding have been released from the hospital.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While remote work isn’t disappearing, the era of full-time remote freedom may be ending for many workers.
    Jason Wingard, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The German foreign minister flew to the United States on February 2 and returned to Europe the same night in a hurried effort to convince Baker of the need for a nonexpansion pledge to secure German unification.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Ryan Kalkbrenner blocked Troy D’Amico’s attempt at a winning 3-pointer in the final seconds, Isaiah Rivera missed a hurried 3 just before the buzzer and the Bluejays had forced overtime with an improbable comeback.
    Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flying. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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