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
Jay Blackman, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
The cargo ship’s other 13 crew members were rescued, along with the full 23-person crew of the Stena Immaculate which, Kane said, was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Brailsford suggested that if achieving sporting excellence was the prime objective, the team would not be jetting across the Atlantic, from city to city, playing exhibition matches in extreme heat.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Southwest Flight 2504 and a private jet nearly collided at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Feb. 25.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
The cargo ship’s other 13 crew members were rescued, along with the full 23-person crew of the Stena Immaculate which, Kane said, was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Macron had jetted to Washington on a last-minute emergency mission to repair the widening rift between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the hopes of setting a fresh course for negotiations to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Brailsford suggested that if achieving sporting excellence was the prime objective, the team would not be jetting across the Atlantic, from city to city, playing exhibition matches in extreme heat.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Then use a volumizing product like a mousse or spray to get that extra oomph in your blowout.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Empowering The Retail Investor Retail investors are pouring record levels into stocks.—
Tamara Kostova,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a trolley holding spirit casks that gets wheeled out for guests to enjoy a brandy or cognac poured straight from the cask as a post-dinner digestif.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The driver of the first car, 57-year-old Andra Craig, was ejected from his vehicle and died as a result of the crash.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2025
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The sun ejected what is called a coronal mass of plasma and magnetic field on Friday, according to NOAA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Deportations fly in the face of judicial orders, careening the country toward a constitutional crisis.—
Brian Barrett,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 2025
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Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium indicates that 615 flights are scheduled to depart from Heathrow on Saturday, with a further 604 flights due to fly to the airport.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the past, McDaniels’ offensive prowess has only presented itself in spurts.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2025
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While still able to play at a Pro Bowl level in spurts, making his most recent one in 2024, Bosa’s body has begun to break down on him.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One of the best movies of 2024 is finally available to stream for free on Amazon Prime Video.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Two more streaming heavy hitters, Severance and Paradise, also maintained a presence on the originals charts once again.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The reaction by members of Greenland's parliament and residents has rendered that unlikely, with anger erupting over the Trump administration’s attempts to annex the vast Arctic island.—
PHILIP CROWTHER,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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In recent weeks, employees worked with uncertainty amid signs that the likelihood of Mount Spurr, a volcano near Anchorage, erupting in the next few weeks or months had increased.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Without intervention in the form of sustainable solutions, this trend could speed up at a more harmful rate.—
Hany Naeem,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This not only speeds up the workflow but also enhances creative decision-making on the fly.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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