1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water jetting out of opened fire hydrants at a dangerously high rate
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2
as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano has been jetting out fiery lava in life-threatening amounts
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3
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
the presidential candidates jetted through the state for a week before racing off to the next primary
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Recent Examples of jet
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Getty Images Airlines are facing an uphill battle during peak travel season as delivery delays at Boeing and Airbus fuel a commercial jet shortage.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2025
William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Following their one-night stay in Italy and the pope’s funeral, the Trumps planned to jet back to the U.S. for a night at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The small private jet, a Cessna 550, crashed seconds before landing at about 3:45 a.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Getty Images Airlines are facing an uphill battle during peak travel season as delivery delays at Boeing and Airbus fuel a commercial jet shortage.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Verb
But should a Congress member need to jet for a vote, the Penn Quarter location is only about 10 minutes away from the Hill, depending on traffic.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Following their one-night stay in Italy and the pope’s funeral, the Trumps planned to jet back to the U.S. for a night at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Many gardeners swear by homemade scent deterrents like dog and cat hair or sprays made with cayenne pepper and garlic.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
Verb
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For a man who had crossed an ocean from Calabria, Italy, to build a better life, who had poured himself into his family with tireless devotion, this was a full-circle moment.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Bezos last year poured funds into Figure, a humanoid robot company that says its initial rollout will focus on manufacturers and warehouses, among other business applications.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Bernardino threw 23 pitches over 1 2/3 innings Tuesday night after Walker Buehler was ejected in the third inning, one of six relievers Boston had to use.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Estabrook, who’d already removed his mask and begun striding toward the mound as well, dramatically ejected the right-hander.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 May 2025
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This puts it far ahead of current lock-on-target drone guidance in Ukraine which simply flies directly at the target.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Washington left the event shortly after the screening began, having flown to France for the festival on his sole day off, portraying the titular role in Broadway's latest production of Othello.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Without the ball, Wirtz uses spurts of energy to press opponents, often running from in to out to prevent them progressing the ball centrally and enjoys contesting duels.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Coyle was an instant hit with his coach and teammates, had a productive spurt near the end of the regular season, and then went quiet against Dallas.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Seasons 1 and 2 of Shrinking can be streamed on Apple TV+.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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How To Watch The American Music Awards On Streaming The AMAs will also stream live on Paramount+ with Showtime.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Violent riots erupted across the U.K. after the attack, in which mosques and migrant accommodation were largely targeted.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Kirst, who did not notch a goal or an assist in the team’s 11-9 win against No. 5 seed Penn State on Saturday, erupted for game highs in both goals (six) and points (seven).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even better news is that advancements are achievable: reducing administrative delays speeds up patient care and removes obstacles.—
Yusuf Qasim,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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To speed things along, start sweet potato slips indoors in spring and transplant them into soil amended with compost to give your plants more energy to grow.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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