aviating

present participle of aviate
as in flying
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings once humankind learned how to aviate, the world became a much smaller place

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  • The final result needed to be invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping, all of which were achieved with flying colors—actually, with no color at all since the formula is completely clear on all skin tones.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Before flying, check your airline’s website for more details on what’s allowed.
    Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • In contrast, Rivian (65 days), Ford (62 days), and GMC (58 days) had the highest levels, each hovering around a two-month supply.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Lacob expects everything to reflect a championship pedigree, and the Valkyries work with that Warriors’ aura hovering over them.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Aviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviating. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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