trajectory

as in path
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectory Positively, EchoStar now has a clearer trajectory than at any point in the last decade. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Even with Bolsonaro out of office, the two men’s trajectories seem unusually linked. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025 The orb continued on its trajectory after the strike. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025 Extremists, of any kind, cannot be allowed to dictate the region’s trajectory. Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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Noun
  • But when their paths do cross, fireworks usually follow.
    Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisement Kirk’s path to national prominence was unlike that of other MAGA icons.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to optimizing queries, Espresso routes queries between different compute clusters to maximize efficiency.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The location of the firearm appears to match the suspect's route of travel, the sources said.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.
    Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.
    Vogue, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Premiere dates drop without fanfare, entire seasons release at once, and cliffhangers have largely been replaced by bingeable story arcs.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Seeing rings depends on the angle of their orbit, which can miss the star completely.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • If the planet, star, and our line-of-sight to it are all aligned, then once per orbit the planet will pass in front of the star’s disk, blocking a portion of the parent star’s light.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Selena Gomez’s Emmys 2025 manicure was barely there, in the best way.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And if 2025 is any indication, next year will only continue her remarkable ascent.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk’s ascent in conservative politics mirrored the rise of right-wing populism in America.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The track’s success proved his instincts right about creating accessible entry points for new audiences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The band’s ninth studio album has been restored, remastered and expanded with an additional 25 bonus tracks, spanning alternate studio takes and live recordings by the famed bootlegger Mike Millard at Pink Floyd’s Los Angeles Sports Arena concert on April 26, 1975.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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