1
as in pouring
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 ejecting
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 flying
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 jetting
For him, leaving UIL competition made sense, but jetting around the globe and competing against the world’s best isn’t the best option for some high school stars.
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Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
After Friday night’s game in Utah, Hughes will be jetting to New York City to appear as a guest on Saturday Night Live.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While Sean Payton was jetting to the scouting combine, his left tackle was hanging out with Boy Scouts.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Some New Englanders were jetting off to warmer weather, anxiously hoping to depart before conditions deteriorate.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Not flying premium or jetting out on another airline?
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
For the better half of winter, alpine enthusiasts will be jetting off to destinations near and far, from Vermont to Jackson Hole to Cortina D’Ampezzo.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
All four sides will take part in the return of league action in the first weekend of 2026 before jetting to Saudi Arabia, which will play host to the competition for a sixth time.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
After Friday night’s game in Utah, Hughes will be jetting to New York City to appear as a guest on Saturday Night Live.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While Sean Payton was jetting to the scouting combine, his left tackle was hanging out with Boy Scouts.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Some New Englanders were jetting off to warmer weather, anxiously hoping to depart before conditions deteriorate.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Not flying premium or jetting out on another airline?
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
For the better half of winter, alpine enthusiasts will be jetting off to destinations near and far, from Vermont to Jackson Hole to Cortina D’Ampezzo.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
All four sides will take part in the return of league action in the first weekend of 2026 before jetting to Saudi Arabia, which will play host to the competition for a sixth time.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetting
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Davis and other residents have spoken out again and again about the water that can resemble urine pouring from their taps.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven months, pouring resources into one of Australia's largest manhunts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The preliminary investigation showed that a father and his son were aboard a 7-foot inflatable dinghy when it was struck by a boat, ejecting them into the water.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The unknown vehicle entered the intersection and struck the scooter, ejecting the rider completely off the scooter, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Fort Collins now has drones flying the city nearly every day as a resource to the police, fire and utilities departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Achane, who had 1,838 yards from scrimmage last season (1,350 yards rushing, 488 yards receiving) falls forward, not backward, at the end of plays despite weighing 191 pounds.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the team really lacks true playmakers outside of tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty, who showed promise as a rookie rushing for 975 yards and five touchdowns.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, as with Iceland’s volcanoes, the ones in Hawai‘i take turns erupting.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the world is distracted by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, another conflict is erupting between Iran’s neighbours.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
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Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Woods' vehicle had been traveling between 84 and 87 mph in an area with a 45 mph speed limit, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said at the time.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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All Season 3 episodes are currently streaming on Netflix.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The photos show a boat floating over a sea clouded with what the groups say is oil, which appears to be streaming out of a platform.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Iranian embassy in the national capital Canberra remains staffed, despite the Australian government expelling the ambassador last year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The more stars a galaxy forms, the stronger its matter-expelling effects become, leaving less and less material available for future star-formation episodes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Jetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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