hang gliding

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Recent Examples of hang gliding Fans of the classic Soarin’ Over California will get another chance to go hang gliding over Napa Valley, Monterey Bay and Redwood Creek with the opening day version of the flight simulator ride running during the food fest. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang gliding
  1. gliding
  2. soaring
  3. ballooning
Noun
  • Visitors especially enjoy paragliding and hang-gliding in the area, as well as canoeing and hiking all around the Valley.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
  • And in 2022, Ristroph studied the surpassingly complex aerodynamics of what makes a good paper airplane—specifically what is needed for smooth gliding.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Definition of gliding
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  • Days later, a feature on CBS Evening News sent interest soaring.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Here, a soaring, nearly 60-foot-long living room topped with a large oval gallery is surrounded by walls of glass overlooking the curving coastline.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Definition of soaring
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  • Since the median income for Sacramento is roughly $84,000 compared to $139,000 in San Francisco, buyers in the area are less likely to invest in ballooning ticket prices — tickets to see Taylor Swift ranged from $750 to $1,000.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The social media giant also reported the lowest free cash flow in years, a sign of ballooning expenses for AI bets, including data centers and smart glasses, which could amount to $145 billion this year.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of ballooning

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“Hang gliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20gliding. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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