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
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
China overnight ordered its airlines to stop taking Boeing Co. jet deliveries in the latest evidence the trade divide with the U.S. is expanding.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cast swapped the loose and light holiday gear for their most elegant formalwear at the Los Angeles premiere, and jetted back out to Thailand for another glamorous affair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Their signature product is a cleaner concentrate and reusable glass spray bottle which have pushed the company to make $52 million in revenue.—
Katherine Love,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The event will also have free gun trigger locks, biometric gun safes and naloxone – the opioid overdose-reversing nasal spray.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Messages of support poured in for Biggs, including from his gubernatorial primary opponent, Karrin Taylor Robson.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows, with panoramic views of the ocean outside, and flowers adorned tables.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chisholm was ejected from the Yankees’ Thursday win over the Rays for emphatically arguing balls and strikes after home plate umpire John Bacon struck him out on a low, outside, 3-2 pitch in the seventh inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Trae Young scored 28 points in defeat, but was ejected after receiving two technical fouls towards the end of the game.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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General Atomics Reapers, which cost around $30 million apiece, can fly at altitudes over 40,000 feet and remain in the air for more than 30 hours.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Since Trump came to office on Jan. 20, his administration has flown more than 200 people from the U.S. to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the majors, Melendez has played well in spurts as his numbers against the Boston Red Sox attest.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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Gains historically have come in unpredictable spurts, and the biggest advances often come within days of the worst declines.—
Diane Harris,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Not all channels available to stream for satellite customers.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Delta flight evacuated before takeoff after flames seen in engine Passengers aboard a Delta flight at Orlando International Airport in Florida were evacuated on Monday after flames were seen erupting from one of the plane’s engines.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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For a week, Loíza erupts in celebration with parades, bomba performances and colorful processions honoring the town’s patron saint.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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