as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
a work of 19th-century Romanticism depicting the ancient Israelites' flight from Egypt
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Recent Examples of flights
El Paso International Airport, which issued a notice late Tuesday, said all commercial, cargo and general aviation flights would be grounded until February 20.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
With new Safari Air Africa flights leaving three times a week from Beira to Gorongosa, and twice-weekly flights from Beira to Vilanculos, bush and beach destinations can be accessed by air.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
While waiting for flights to resume, Charli’s character Bethany flirts with the idea of blowing up her life by rekindling a romance with an old friend who owns a flower shop in Warsaw.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
In June, Alaska Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights to Anchorage, Alaska, according to earlier Statesman reporting.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The company eventually aims to build a propellant station on Mars and also build the refueling infrastructure needed to support flights to the Red Planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The menus will debut on select international and transcontinental flights in American’s Flagship First and Flagship Business cabins, with domestic First Class service added in April.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Emily Ratajkowski is catching flights, not feelings this year.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The low-altitude flights will be happening through Wednesday and will be conducted by the department's National Nuclear Security Administration.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
With new Safari Air Africa flights leaving three times a week from Beira to Gorongosa, and twice-weekly flights from Beira to Vilanculos, bush and beach destinations can be accessed by air.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
While waiting for flights to resume, Charli’s character Bethany flirts with the idea of blowing up her life by rekindling a romance with an old friend who owns a flower shop in Warsaw.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
In June, Alaska Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights to Anchorage, Alaska, according to earlier Statesman reporting.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The company eventually aims to build a propellant station on Mars and also build the refueling infrastructure needed to support flights to the Red Planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The menus will debut on select international and transcontinental flights in American’s Flagship First and Flagship Business cabins, with domestic First Class service added in April.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Emily Ratajkowski is catching flights, not feelings this year.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The low-altitude flights will be happening through Wednesday and will be conducted by the department's National Nuclear Security Administration.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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