as in jet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jetliner
Boeing’s fortunes soured after two of its 737 Max jetliners crashed in October 2018 and March 2019, killing 346 people.
—
David Koenig, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
This technical feat is proof, according to SpaceX, that Starship can be reused—with fast turnaround times—more like a jetliner than the throwaway rockets that have been used by past generations.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
The situation is highly unusual, in part because the house sits in one of Los Angeles’ most affluent neighborhoods, nestled among Hollywood stars and jetliner views.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Among them, that’s 87% of Boeing’s current jetliner delivery backlog.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for jetliner 
David Koenig, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
This technical feat is proof, according to SpaceX, that Starship can be reused—with fast turnaround times—more like a jetliner than the throwaway rockets that have been used by past generations.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
The situation is highly unusual, in part because the house sits in one of Los Angeles’ most affluent neighborhoods, nestled among Hollywood stars and jetliner views.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Among them, that’s 87% of Boeing’s current jetliner delivery backlog.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for jetliner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetliner
Noun
-
As well as facilitating the transfer of the jets to Ukraine from European nations, the U.S. has in the past helped to upgrade Kyiv's existing fleet.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The plane, a U.S. attack fighter jet, has seen combat too many times to count.Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Previously, the small runway could only handle helicopters and small turboprop planes from Reykjavik and other settlements in Greenland.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
-
The Special Olympics Airlift was the idea of a former CEO of Textron Aviation, which makes Citation business jets and Beechcraft turboprops, to transport athletes from all over the U.S. to the games.Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
No information about the aircraft is listed on the website except for its model type, a Pilatus PC-12 NG, which is an aircraft commonly used as an air ambulance.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Governments around the world have trained eagles to attack unmanned aircraft.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Measuring about 5½ feet long and equipped with twin turbojets manufactured in-house by the company, the Roadrunner can be kitted out with a variety of payloads.Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
-
For any plane hoping to dethrone the Blackbird, its engine needs to somehow seamlessly transition between turbojet, ramjet, and back to turbojet—and Hermeus has already pulled off that delicate piece of aviation engineering.Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 25 Jan. 2023
Noun
-
In 2024 through September, Boeing delivered thirty eight MAX aircraft to China, and in July two 777 freighters to Air China.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
-
Three freighters sank that day: the Anna C. Minch, William B. Davock and Novadoc.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
French officials pushed back on the then-president’s suggestion to use flying water tankers to fight the Notre Dame fire.Tara Suter, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
-
Trump made headlines at the time of the blaze for suggested using flying water tankers to extinguish the flames, advice French officials rejected, citing risks to the cathedral's stability.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The cruise missiles and supersonics leap forward as the swarms line up behind.David Szondy, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2024
-
The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Project hopes to revive commercial supersonic by reducing a jet’s sonic boom.Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2020
Noun
-
Nearly every commercial passenger airliner today uses high-bypass turbofan engines.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
-
Moreover, any regional airliner with more than 76 seats and/or weighing more than 86,000 lb. must be flown by a mainline pilot.Brian Foley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near jetliner
Cite this Entry
“Jetliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetliner. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share