1
as in to pour
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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2
as in to eject
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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3
as in to fly
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 jet
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The lull during the 2024 season was attributed in part to a jet of winds over Africa that were pushing northward and not following the typical track off the coast, Kelly Núñez Ocasio, assistant professor in the atmospheric sciences department at Texas A&M University, previously told USA TODAY.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There is absolutely no reason why a Sheriff for Suffolk County should feel the need to jet off to the Bahamas for any junket.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Back on the Danish frigate, in the Nuuk Fjord, flanked by Greenland’s bleak mountains of sheer black rock, the boom of practicing naval artillery guns reverberates into the Arctic abyss, as fighter jets scream overhead.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The lull during the 2024 season was attributed in part to a jet of winds over Africa that were pushing northward and not following the typical track off the coast, Kelly Núñez Ocasio, assistant professor in the atmospheric sciences department at Texas A&M University, previously told USA TODAY.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
In October 2022, the tennis champ jetted off to Greece for a little getaway.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There is absolutely no reason why a Sheriff for Suffolk County should feel the need to jet off to the Bahamas for any junket.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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In one group, azelastine nasal spray was applied to each nostril three times a day for an average of 56 days.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These artists pour years of work and risk into their craft.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To clean your stainless steel pan after a night of cooking, simply pour off the excess grease or oil, then clean the pan with warm water and dish soap, using a sponge (our favorite is this Skura style sponge), moving in a continuous circular motion across the cooking surface.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fan was immediately ejected from Gainbridge Fieldhouse by security.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What the law changes Before SB 2929, referees and judges had to issue a verbal warning before ejecting a spectator.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Heading into spring break this year, airlines were flying fewer seats than in the previous spring, and the downward trend continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Passengers wanting to fly the MJ500 regional aircraft will need some patience.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Razorbacks had a 5-4 lead in the fifth set, but Denver rattled off a 4-1 spurt to take the lead for good.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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There is also a desire for infamy and to have their names and faces splashed across the internet and newspapers for a spurt of violence.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, are airing live on CBS and be streaming on Paramount+.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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If a version of the French Revolution were to erupt today, Bezos would certainly be likely to find himself in a tumbrel.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Panic erupted in the plaza as spectators sprinted from the outdoor campus center.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The prediction from the AI on the protein structure could certainly speed up the processes within drug and biotechnical development.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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