1
as in pours
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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as in ejects
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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as in speeds
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 jets
George Petras, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
On the third floor, The World of RH Bar and Lounge showcases highlights from other RH destinations around the world, including two jets RH One and Two, the RH Three yacht, and 26 restaurants and bars, showing how seamlessly the brand blurs the line between lifestyle and design.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As Israeli fighter jets cut across the skies to their target, Netanyahu hunkered down in the Shin Bet’s Special Operations Command Center in central Israel.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Up to now, Link 16 radios were ubiquitous on fighter jets, helicopters, naval vessels, and missile batteries.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Air Force officials said the smaller version would allow fighter jets such as the F-35 to carry multiple Quicksink rounds, expanding options for commanders to disrupt enemy fleets or logistics vessels from multiple platforms.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Water-jets provide more efficient propulsion at speeds above 34 miles per hour, the analyst told Newsweek, compared with propellers, which are efficient between 23 and 34 miles per hour.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The drones and missiles fired at Ukraine caused Poland to deploy fighter jets to ensure the country’s airspace was protected, according to multiple reports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Polish air force scrambled its own F-16 fighter jets, and the Royal Netherlands Air Force sent two F-35 fighters that were stationed in Poland.
—George Petras, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
On the third floor, The World of RH Bar and Lounge showcases highlights from other RH destinations around the world, including two jets RH One and Two, the RH Three yacht, and 26 restaurants and bars, showing how seamlessly the brand blurs the line between lifestyle and design.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As Israeli fighter jets cut across the skies to their target, Netanyahu hunkered down in the Shin Bet’s Special Operations Command Center in central Israel.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Up to now, Link 16 radios were ubiquitous on fighter jets, helicopters, naval vessels, and missile batteries.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Air Force officials said the smaller version would allow fighter jets such as the F-35 to carry multiple Quicksink rounds, expanding options for commanders to disrupt enemy fleets or logistics vessels from multiple platforms.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Water-jets provide more efficient propulsion at speeds above 34 miles per hour, the analyst told Newsweek, compared with propellers, which are efficient between 23 and 34 miles per hour.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The drones and missiles fired at Ukraine caused Poland to deploy fighter jets to ensure the country’s airspace was protected, according to multiple reports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Season 2 will focus on three more scenic escapes as Ross jets off to new destinations.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jets
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And Josh, who pours his guilt into a publicity campaign to try and find his missing son.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Enthusiasm builds on announcement day, shares trade up, and money pours in.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and keeps your gut running smoothly.—
Courtney Southwick,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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My world became sterile gauze, saline flushes, biohazard bins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Brewer also stole fentanyl from a secure hospital locker, as well as needles, syringes and saline flushes from a hospital supply room on multiple occasions, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The show streams the next day on Hulu.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The game streams on Paramount+, according to the USA Rugby website.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When the Browns win a game, any game, the entire city erupts in joy.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Carrasco always attends Wave home games, cheering, asking if the team is winning, and joining in when the crowd erupts.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 40-year-old Froome, who races for Israel–Premier Tech, was airlifted to hospital following a crash during training on August 27, undergoing surgery a day later.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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With only two surviving female white rhinoceros, a team of scientists races to create the world’s first surrogate rhino pregnancy, using cutting-edge science and unwavering resolve.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
23 Aug. 2025
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The last step is to reattach your showerhead and turn on the water to flush any remaining vinegar from the spouts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Jets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jets. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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